A reaction is expected from the French team, largely beaten at the opening of the WXV (an international tournament created in 2023 by World Rugby which brings together six teams) by Canada (24-46) on the night of Sunday to Monday .
The players of the duo of coaches Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz face this Saturday, October 5 (9:30 p.m.) during the 2nd day of the WXV in Langley (Virginia) the United States, swept from the start by England (21-61 ), reigning vice-world champion.
Team compositions
XV of France : Jacquet – Banet, Kondé, Vernier, M. Ménager (cap.) – (o) Queyroi, (m) Bourdon Sansus – Gros, T. Feleu, R. Ménager – Fall, M. Feleu (cap.) – Khalfaoui, Sochat, Brusseau.
UNITED STATES : Mataitoga – Emba, Kelter, Cantorna, Sharp – (o) Hawkins, (m) Tukuafu – Johnson, Zackary (cap.), Brody – Taufoou, Jarrell – Jacoby, Treder, Rogers.
⬇️Follow the match of the 2nd day of WXV United States – France live
WXV – 2nd day
Event center, Langley (Virginie)
UNITED STATES
0 – 8
MT
France
- 1 trial(s)
- 1 penalty(s)
22h17
Pauline Bourdon sends the ball into touch
It’s the break. France is in front (0-8) and it is rather well paid considering the number of lost balls.
40′
The test is reviewed on video
The test is canceled. The French women are doing well. An American screen is penalized.
40′
The United States’ response
After a perfectly played carried ball, American hooker Treder collapsed behind the French goal line.
39′
French women penalized
Throw at 5m to follow for the Americans, who have the opportunity to catch up on the scoreboard.
38′
Exited with concussion earlier, Johnson returned to the field
34′
Penalty for the French team
It’s been better for a few minutes for the Blues who choose the touchline. And guess what, new forward…
30′
Marine Ménager scores the first try for Les Bleues. The transformation is missed by Queyroi (0-8).
29′
Penalty for the Blues
This is quickly played by Bourdon.
27′
But she was caught a few meters from the line.
26′
Penalty played quickly by the Blues
But they are backing down from this action. Everything has to be redone. They end up losing the ball.
24′
Les Bleues penalized again
23′
Johnson goes out with concussion, Ehrecke returns
22′
A Frenchwoman doesn’t get out of the ruck. She is penalized.
20′
Scrum to follow for the United States. The ball was probably touched by the referee, who returned possession to the team that had it.
18′
Good initiative from Queyroi
She recovers the ball after a kick for herself but the Blues lose a new ball after one forward.
17′
American offensive support penalized
Another good defensive sequence for the Bleues, who lose another ball in touch.
14′
Whatever happens this evening, the French women will remain 4th in the world rankings
The ranking will be important for the next World Cup in 2025.
13′
The Blues cannot put their game in place and continue to move forward. This is the 5th hand fault on the part of the French.
11′
Another scratch rewarded by the referee
The Blues are in place defensively and are rewarded after a good scratch.
9′
The Blues take control of this meeting
Queyroi scores the first three points of this match.
8′
The Americans were offside. The referee returns to the penalty that Queyroi will attempt.
7′
Les Bleues rewarded with a penalty after a good scratch
Ball scratched by the Blues who choose the touchline.
6′
Lots of turnovers at the start of the match
We give blow for blow.
4′
Ball escaped by the French team
After several passes after contacts in the heart of the American defense, the French committed a move forward.
3′
The United States penalized
The French women are doing well. They will be able to free themselves. We feel a little excitement on the Blue side.
2′
First big highlight of the United States
They are getting closer to the French line.
2′
Ball lost by the Blues
While they had recovered the ball, the Blues lost it on a bad pass.
1′
The French have won 11 of their 13 meetings against the Americans
1′
The Americans kick off this meeting.
21h26
The 2️⃣teams enter the pitch
Time for hymns. Starting with that of the Americans.
21h24
????The other two matches of this 2nd day of the WXV will be played tomorrow
The Canadians and Irish will face each other from 12:45 a.m. while the English and New Zealanders will compete at 10 p.m. tomorrow.
21h19
????Les Bleues are currently warming up
21h16
After the first day, the Blues are 5th. The United States are 6th and bring up the rear of this ranking dominated by England.
9:10 p.m
✅The USA won the toss
9:04 p.m
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20h58
????Discover the challenges of this WXV for the French women’s XV
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20h53
⬇️Here is the schedule for the Blues during this Women XV
20h49
????The Blues are in training
20h45
????The Americans are preparing
20h43
2️⃣changes from last week
For this match, two changes were made to the starting XV. On the bench against Canada, Téani Feleu starts in the third center line in place of Axelle Berthoumieu. Romane Ménager is moved to the number 6 position and Cyrielle Banet replaces Mélissande Llorens on the right wing. The hinge Pauline Bourdon Sansus and Lina Queyroi is renewed.
20h37
French women must react
After their big defeat (46-24) at the opening of the Women
20h31
????Find out how Les Bleues prepared for the meeting
20h24
⬇️Here are the compositions of the two teams
20h19
????Les Bleues arrived in Langley (Virginia)
20h17
????Hello everyone
Welcome to this live from the 2nd day of the WXV between the United States and the XV of France.
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