The XV of France female is playing, this Sunday against the modest Brazil, its second match in the World Cup in England. With a team turned upside down at two thirds and automation to improve.
The main thing was assured. For its entry into the Women’s Rugby World Cup which takes place in England, the Bleues have arranged Italians (24-0), the most raised opponents of their pool. But everything was not perfect far from it. A sluggish first half, approximations, hand faults and a lack of efficiency. Before folding the Nazional in the second act. “I am totally hungry, had recognized the wing Joanna Grisez, who had registered the first tricolor test, that of the Liberation. When I see that we win 24-0 and that we spend half of the match in their 22 meters, it’s very frustrating. ”
For the second match of the competition against the modest Brazilians, who play their first world world and were swept by the South Africans at the opening (66-6), the players of the Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz co-selectors make it have to settle the sights and gain efficiency. The latter is not worried. “We know we still have it under the pedal. We know that we will still be able to develop things, improve, he advances. But we need playing time. We trust the group when we see what we are able to do on the Six Nations tournament. ”
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Except that for this second outing, the XV from France female was completely overhauled with no less than eleven changes. Only the third-Ligne Léa Champon, the Gabrielle Vernier center, the Marine Ménager co-captain (which goes from the center to the wing) and the Ailière Kelly Arbey remain in the departure XV. Only Teani Feleu, the little sister of Co-Capitaine Manae, is forfeited on injury (sprained of the medio-feet). Among the good news, the half of melee Pauline Bourdon Sansus, considered one of the best players in the world, returns to the starting XV, after having served her two suspension matches for criticizing the refereeing of the female championship final (elite 1).
If we do not raise our level, if we are not going to seek a little more in all sectors, the rest of the competition will be complicated.
Gaëlle Mignot, co-selected blue
Faced with the Italians, the Tricolores had not reassured after the slap received during their only preparation match, in Mont-de-Marsan, opposite England (6-40), best world nation. Impressive and undefeated Red Roses since the last World Cup in New Zealand in 2022 (defeat in the final against the Black Ferns), which appear to be archifavorites on their land and which the Blue could meet in the semi-finals.
Pending these possible reunions, the site is clearly identified on the French side: find more sharp attacks, more dynamic forwards and faster outputs. More precision and movements to free oneself in attack. “The group needs it, for pleasure, for confidence, to relax. Defense is a big sector and it is super important, but we must not forget that you have to go and look for balloons offensively because it is currently the frustration that stands out. We have to gain confidence, we score and take pleasure ”, confirms the CARLA Arbez opening half to Olympic Midi .
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An opinion shared by the right pillar Assia Khalfaoui which fears, however, the unpredictable side of the Brazilians. “It is an opponent who will allow us to raise our level on the offensive project, but what is quite complicated is that it is a team that we do not know at all or very little, she told AFP. It’s a team that really plays feeling, they don’t seem to have a successful game project, so it’s hard to read them. We will really focus on ourselves, avoid all this waste that we have had, it will be a lot of work on us too. ”
Before facing the South African people in the last group match, the French no longer have the choice. Gaëlle Mignot was clear: “If we do not raise our level, if we are not going to look a little more in all sectors, the rest of the competition will be complicated …”
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The Blue Composition:
Boular – Manager (Cap.), Konde, Vernier, Arbey – (O) Queyroi, (M) Bourdon Sansus – Champon, Morland, Okemba, Ikahegi, Gerin, Deshaye.
Replacement : Riffonneau, Baleinadogo, Brosseau, Berthoumieu, Cissokho, Chambon, Tuy, Neisen.
