France coaches Gaelle Mignot and David Ortiz have announced a revamped 32-strong playing squad, contracted until June 2024, as a new era begins for the team.
Number eight Romane Ménager returns to the France starting line-up for their semi-final with hosts New Zealand at Eden Park after sitting out the last two matches following a head knock in the 13-7 loss to England in the pool stages.
France coach Thomas Darracq has retained only three players in the France starting line-up after their 13-7 loss to England for their final World Cup Pool C match against Fiji in Whang?rei on 22 October.