After closing the gap to just one point against New Zealand (15-14) shortly before wing Katelyn Vaha'akolo’s second try in stoppage time (40+2), France seemed to be in their match.
The Black Ferns ended their 2024 WXV 1 campaign with a seven-try win over France to leave Vancouver with a 39-14 victory at BC Place.
For the final WXV match against the Black Ferns, French women's team coaches have handed Séraphine Okemba her first start.
Staff and players aren't hiding: despite their 14-22 win over the USA, there are still numerous areas in their game that need improvement.
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.
Coaches Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz have made six changes for Les Bleues’ WXV 1 opener against hosts Canada on Sunday.
England got their WXV 1 preparation underway with a 38-19 win, their 14th successive victory against France in front of 7,590 fans at Kingsholm.
France fly-half Lina Tuy will make her first Test start in Gloucester on Saturday as part of a new-look half-back partnership for the match against England.
England sealed their sixth consecutive Women’s Six Nations title, and their first with John Mitchell at the helm, with a 42-21 win over France.
France back-row Romane Ménager discusses the state of the French team as they prepare for a crunch Guinness Women's Six Nations 2024 finale against the Red Roses.