The French women’s team is back. Les Bleues will face England in Gloucester on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. French time. David Hortiz and Gaëlle Mignot have lined up a hinge of Alexandra Chambon and Lina Tuy. Manaé Feleu retains his status as captain.
Coaches Gaëlle Mignot and David Hortiz have announced their squad for the test match in Gloucester against England on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. French time. Second in the last tournament behind the Red Rosesthe Blues will try to win for the first time against the English since 2018. After this test, the France group will fly to Canada and the Women XV.
Jacquet starts, Okemba replaces
For this crunch, the staff has chosen to make a few changes compared to the XV that was installed during the 2024 Tournament. Alexandra Chambon and Lina Tuy, on the bench in the spring, replace Pauline Bourdon Sansus and Lina Queyroi at the hinge. Ten months after her last appearance, Yllana Brosseau returns to the selection at the left pillar position. Already installed as captain, Manaé Feleu keeps his armband. The center Gabrielle Vernier is on the bench. The seven player Séraphine Okemba is a substitute. Chloé Jacquet, present with France 7 at the Paris Olympics, will play at the back. The second row of Villeneuve-d’Ascq Hina Ikahehegi, a substitute, should play her first minutes with the Bleues.
The composition of the French team
15. Chloe Jacquet; 14. Cyrielle Banet; 13. Nassira Konde; 12. Marine Ménager; 11. Emilie Boulard; 10. Lina Tuy; 9. Alexandra Chambon; 8. Romane Ménager; 7. Emeline Gros; 6. Charlotte Escudero; 5. Madoussou Fall; 4. Manae Feleu (C); 3. Assia Khalfaoui; 2. Agathe Sochat; 1. Yllana Brosseau.
Replacements : 16. Manon Bigot; 17. Ambre Mwayembe. 18. Rose Bernadou; 19. Hina Ikahehegi; 20. Séraphine Okemba; 21. Téani Feleu; 22. Pauline Bourdon Sansus; 23. Gabrielle Vernier.
