The Women XV (WXV) continues on the other side of the globe for the players of the French XV. Beaten by Australia (29-20) last Saturday, a few days after an exploit against New Zealand, reigning world champion (18-17), the Blues now face Canada, Saturday at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland (New Zealand).
The WXV, a new competition during which France faces the three best teams from the Pacific Four Nations, offers one last tough confrontation for the Tricolores. Currently penultimate in WXV 1, the French will try to put on a better face against the Canadians, fourth in the world rankings. Gaëlle Millot and David Ortiz made seven changes from the team defeated by the Australians.
The entire first line has notably been modified and in the second line, Stade Bordelais player Madoussou Fall, victim of a broken left foot, is replaced by Manae Feleu, who inherits the captain’s armband. Pauline Bourdon Sansus will start for the first time in this WXV, forming the hinge with the young number 10, Lina Queyroi, already a starter in previous matches.
The match between Canada and France is scheduled to kick off this Saturday, November 4 at 4 a.m. (French time) and will be broadcast on TMC.
