The French women’s team faces Italy this Sunday (1:30 p.m.) at the Jean-Bouin stadium in Paris for the third day of the Six Nations Tournament. For this meeting, the Blues will be able to count on the return of Blagnac player Mélissande Llorens, back after an episode of rugby sevens and a long convalescence.
Agathe Sochat, starting hooker, will celebrate her 50th selection. Bourdon Sansus and Queyroi will form the hinge while Vernier and Konde keep their place in the center. On the bench, the young Teani Feleu – sister of captain Manae Feleu – could celebrate her first start while the experienced Gaëlle Hermet will also be on the bench.
The composition of the Bleues: Boulard – M. Ménager, Konde, Vernier, Llorens – Queyroi, Bourdon Sansus – R. Ménager, Gros, Escudero – Fall, M. Feleu (cap) – Khalfaoui, Sochat, Deshaye
Substitutes: Riffonneau, Mwayembe, Joyeux, Hermet, T. Feleu, Chambon, Tuy, Bourgeois.