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WXV 1, France vs USA: Teani Feleu starts, Cyrielle Banet returns

VANCOUVER, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 24: Marine Ménager of France and Kate Zackary of the United States pose for a photo during the Captains Photocall ahead of the WXV1 Tournament on September 24, 2024 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Ethan Cairns - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

After a heavy 46-24 loss to Canada in their WXV opener last Sunday, the French women’s rugby team is set to take on the United States in their second match on Saturday. 

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Head coaches Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz have made just two changes to the starting XV from the initial lineup, with one adjustment in the forwards and one in the backline.  

“We wanted to maintain a strong core in our squad, and it’s important to keep consistency. We made a few tweaks to match the profiles of our opponents and to strike a balance between those starting and finishing the game,” Mignot explained. 

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    In the forwards, the front and second rows remain intact, while the main change is at the back-row position. Romane Ménager, usually an undisputed No.8, moves to the flank, making room for Teani Feleu. This will be Feleu’s second start with the national team; she started during the last Six Nations Tournament against Wales. According to Mignot, Feleu has a “physical profile that will follow the US team”. 

    Axelle Berthoumieu will move onto the bench as part of this reshuffle, while Emeline Gros remains in the starting lineup after recovering from a concussion. In the backs, the halfbacks Pauline Bourdon and Lina Queyroi remain unchanged, and Cyrielle Banet takes over from Melissande Llorens on the right wing. 

    France team to play USA

    1. Yllana Brosseau
    2. Agathe Sochat
    3. Assia Khalfaoui
    4. Manaé Feleu (captain)
    5. Madoussou Fall
    6. Romane Ménager
    7. Emeline Gros
    8. Teani Feleu
    9.  Pauline Bourdon Sansus
    10. Lina Queyroi
    11. Marine Menager
    12.  Gabrielle Vernier
    13.  Nassira Konde
    14. Cyrielle Banet
    15. Chloe Jacquet
    16. Elisa Riffonneau
    17. Amber Mwayembe
    18. Rose Bernadou
    19. Axelle Berthoumieu
    20.  Seraphine Okemba
    21. Oceane Bordes
    22. Lina Tuy
    23. Emilie Boulard

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