FRA vs NZ: Top stats performers - tackles, turnovers & more
- 1954
The encounter at Stade de France between Les Bleus and the All Blacks was nothing short of colossal. It has been some time since a game of that intensity was lapped up by the global rugby audience.
Fabian Galthie’s charges were truly magnificent in the manner in which they orchestrated a dramatic downfall of their mighty foes, cementing not just a win, but a convincing, 15-point victory.
The looks of despair on the faces of the All Blacks as the game marched on was a rare sight as they wilted in the face of some frenetic French flair.
While it was a full-team effort from both sides, certain individuals were stand out in a wonderful game of rugby. We take a look at the stats to identify the top performers.
Tackles:
Anthony Jelonch (FRA) - 16
Sam Cane (NZ) - 15
Gregory Alldritt (FRA) - 13
Carries:
Ardie Savea (NZ) - 12
Rieko Ioane (NZ) - 11
George Bridge (NZ) - 10
Metres gained:
Rieko Ioane (NZ) - 155
Melvyn Jaminet (FRA) - 118
Romain Ntamack (FRA) - 95
Defenders beaten:
Antoine Dupont (FRA) - 8
Romain Ntamack, Melvyn Jaminet & Demba Bamba (FRA) - 4
George Bridge, Quinn Tupaea, David Havili & Samisoni Taukei’aho (NZ) - 3
Clean breaks:
Romain Ntamack (FRA) - 4
Damian Penaud (FRA) - 2
Will Jordan, Rieko Ioane (NZ) & Melvyn Jaminet (FRA) - 1
Turnovers:
Anthony Jelonch & Gael Fickou (FRA) - 2
