Dominated by England and then by New Zealand, and finally fourth in the competition, the XV of France struggled during the Women’s World Cup.
The XV of France failed to upset the hierarchy during the Women’s World Cup. During a tournament which nevertheless offered a few surprises, the Bleues gave in against England (17-35) in the semi-finals, then against New Zealand (26-42) during the small final.
The tricolors are therefore in their place, and see the gap widening with the world top nations, especially England.
It is the alarm cry launched by Joanna Grisez after the competition.
For the Bleues, there are a few reasons for hope, with a fairly young group, which hopes to gain strength by the 2029 World Cup. But in England, few individuals have punctured the screen. The proof with the XV of the competition,
concocted by the Ruck site.
A single blue in the XV of the competition
The only Frenchman put in the spotlight is the half-mom. “Pauline Bourdon-Sansus was the working ankle of the French rear line, orchestrating the game with elegance and precision. N ° 9 has scored two tests, including one in the group stage against Brazil and another in the bronze final against New Zealand ”underlines the British site.
“Bourdon-Saint-Sansus led France to the bronze final thanks to clever game management, showing calm under pressure and an offensive vision. Her ability to create spaces, exploit the gaps and decipher the opposing lines made her an essential element of the French campaign. Its presence on the field, both imposing and inspiring, allowed France to remain a powerful force and a pleasure to look at, the emblematic style of play of the Blues being omnipresent throughout the tournament. »»
