France.
The numbers behind the national jersey.
Men’s capped Tests · 2026
Descriptive comparisons. Different opponents and schedules.
The kicking picture.
Through 20 October · 8 Tests26.6kicks per Test
22.5%own kicks retained
27.1mrecorded metres per kick
213total kicks in play
Possession retained includes regathers and recovered tap backs. Recorded metres are not net territory. Latest included Test: 2026-07-18.
The wider style.
Through 16 October · 8 Tests134.3carries per Test
4.0metres per carry
8.4breaks per 100 carries
88.9%tackle success
This earlier style snapshot excludes matches after 16 October. A rate describes recorded events, not an opponent-adjusted rating.
The match ledger.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Kicks | Metres | Retained | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | Ireland | 36–14 | 39 | 1165 | 8 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-02-15 | Wales | 54–12 | 30 | 877 | 9 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-02-22 | Italy | 33–8 | 29 | 774 | 7 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-03-07 | Scotland | 40–50 | 20 | 464 | 2 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-03-14 | England | 48–46 | 26 | 700 | 10 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-07-04 | New Zealand | 32–34 | 21 | 538 | 2 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-07-11 | Australia | 42–26 | 24 | 718 | 5 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-07-18 | Japan | 42–15 | 24 | 537 | 5 | Match ↗ |
Metric definitions & coverage
All averages use summed events divided by the relevant denominator. Kicking and broader style editions have separate cutoffs. Click “Match” in each row for the source record.
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