Everything Bevan French said on Super League record and his future

Bevan French says breaking the Super League record most tries in a single game is still sinking in as well as providing an update on his future. 

The Wigan superstar scored seven tries to break the record for most tries in a Super League game in their 60-0 demolition of Hull on Friday night.

“The Super League record is still sinking in,” French said.

“To be able to do it in front of our home fans at the DW and some of my family (step dad and uncle) here is something I’ll cherish forever.

“I don’t really like talking about the record but to do it in front of my family is something I’ll cherish forever. They’ve never had the opportunity to come to another country before, the whole experience has been amazing for them. They’ve loved every minute of it – not just tonight but the whole experience of it so I’m glad I could finish their trip well.

“I only found out (about the record) when I scored the last one. I didn’t have a clue about it to be honest. You don’t go into games thinking ‘I’m going to break the record’ so I had no idea what the record was but I’m very grateful I got it.”

French broke the record which was set by Bradford legend Lesley Vainikolo, who scored six against Hull back in 2005.

“I know he is a completely different player to me!” French joked when referencing the size difference between Vainikolo and himself.

“I didn’t watch many of his games but I know his name. I used to use him as a player on PlayStation rugby league. Have you seen the size of him?! I know he was a completely different player to me but to be amongst some of these people is amazing.”

Quite surprisingly, French doesn’t think it will be long before his seven-try record will be broken.

“I don’t think it will last as long as that,” French