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François Ratier was forced to make three changes to his starting XV ahead of his side WXV Global Series meeting with Canada La Rochelle.
Last week in Aix-en-Provence, France recorded a dramatic 29-26 victory Australia despite being reduced to 11 men at one stage in the first half.
After disciplinary action and bans for Ambre Mwayembe and Cloé Correa, wo received a red card for 20 minutes and a straight red card against the Wallaroos, Ratier changed his pack.
Yllana Brosseau returns to the starting lineup, while Charlotte Escudero moves from the back row to the second row.
As a result, Mouna Toure earns a place in the starting XV and will be joined in the back row by Axelle Berthoumieu and Léa Champon.
Prop Assia Khalfaoui and hooker Elisa Riffonneau complete the front row with Brosseau, while Julia Grosz will pair up with Escudera in the second row.
There is one change among the backs, with debutant Marie Ibañez earning her first start on the wing alongside Lea Champon. Emilie Boulard completes the back three at full back.
Téani Feleu and Gabrielle Vernier have been selected in the midfield, while captain Pauline Bourdon Sansus and Carla Arbez continue their half-back partnership throughout the WXV Global Series campaign.
Ratier named Mathilde Lazarko, Amalia Bazola Allieres, Annaëlle Deshaye, Lou Roboam, Elsa Peyras, Alexandra Chambon, Lina Queyroi and Elodie Fernandez as his replacements to complete his 23-year-old.
2026 WXV Global Series | The French national team at the match against Canada
15. Emilie Boulard
14. Marie Ibañez
13. Gabrielle Vernier
12. Téani Feleu
11. Léa Murie
10. Carla Arbez
9. Pauline Bourdon Sansus (capt.)
1. Yllana Brosseau
2. Elisa Riffonneau
3. Assia Khalfaoui
4. Julia Grosz
5. Charlotte Escudero
6. To Axelle Berthoumie
7. Mouna Toure
8. Léa Champon
Substitutions
16. Mathilde Lazarko
17. Amalia Bazola Allieres
18. Annaëlle Deshaye
19. Your Rehoboam
20. Elsa Peyras
21. Alexandra Chambon
22. Lina Queyroi
23. Elodie Fernandez
