Has anyone epitomised all that is brilliant and compelling in French rugby more than Serge Blanco? Daniel Herrero wrote for many when he described Blanco, who turns 60 on Friday, as "a magician ...

Serge Blanco embodied French rugby at its very best: audacious, thrilling and mercurial. Famous for his awe-inspiring counter-attacks, he remains the leading try-scorer for his country 20 years ...

Former France full-back Serge Blanco has fond recollections of the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987 and not because he scored one of the most memorable tries the tournament has witnessed to ...

The greatest running full-back to ever play the game, Serge Blanco first exploded onto the scene on 2 December, 1978. The 20-year-old inspired France A's 30-point blitz of Wales A on a soggy night at ...