France co-head coaches Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz have made just one change to their starting XV for Saturday’s third-round Six Nations clash against Wales, with the return of Emilie Boulard.
Boulard who has 34 caps, returns on the wing in place of Mélissande Llorens-Vignères. Boulard came off the bench during the opening day win over Ireland and scored France’s final try in the 27-15 victory, but missed the round 2 match against Scotland.
The centre pairing of Montserrat Amédée and Marine Ménager is retained for the second time after the win over Scotland (38-15) due to Gabrielle Vernier’s suspension and Nassira Kondé’s concussion suffered in the opening match in Ireland.
There are a few more changes on the bench, but the configuration remains the same with six forwards and two backs. Prop Assia Khalfaoui returns after missing the start of the Championship, replacing Clara Joyeux. At scrum-half, Océane Bordes takes the place of Alexandra Chambon.
🔥 Samedi, tous derrière nos ?????? ! 🇫🇷
Voici la compo du #XVdeFrance qui affrontera le ???? ?? ?????? à Brive ! 🏴
#FRAGAL | @AltradR pic.twitter.com/WQmVf7xVps— France Rugby (@FranceRugby) April 10, 2025
Meanwhile, Romane Ménager is not included in the team. Recently back from injury, she rejoined the 32-player training squad this week but trained separately on Tuesday during the session open to the media.
After opening the tournament with two wins, France face Wales in Brive (1:45pm local time) in their final home match of the Women’s Six Nations, before travelling to Italy and then England over the next two weekends.
France team (vs. Wales)
1. Yllana Brosseau – 24 age– 18 caps– Stade Bordelais
2. Manon Bigot – 34 age– 10 caps– Blagnac Rugby Féminin
3. Rose Bernadou – 25 age– 19 caps– Montpellier Hérault Rugby
4. Manae Feleu (capitaine) – 25 age– 23 caps– FC Grenoble Amazones
5. Madoussou Fall Raclot – 27 age– 36 caps– Stade Bordelais
6. Charlotte Escudero – 24 age– 23 caps– Stade Toulousain
7. Séraphine Okemba – 29 age– 6 caps– LOU Rugby
8. Téani Feleu – 22 age– 9 caps– FC Grenoble Amazones
9. Pauline Bourdon Sansus – 29 age– 63 caps– Stade Toulousain
10. Carla Arbez – 25 age– 9 caps– Stade Bordelais
11. Émilie Boulard – 25 age– 34 caps– Blagnac Rugby Féminin
12. Montserrat Amédée – 28 age– 7 caps– Stade Bordelais
13. Marine Ménager (Captain) – 28 age– 54 caps– Montpellier Hérault Rugby
14. Kelly Arbey – 19 age– 3 caps– Stade Toulousain
15. Morgane Bourgeois – 22 age– 10 caps– Stade Bordelais
Replacements:
16. Élisa Riffonneau – 21 age– 13 caps– FC Grenoble Amazones
17. Ambre Mwayembe – 21 age– 16 caps– FC Grenoble Amazones
18. Assia Khalfaoui – 24 age– 27 caps– Stade Bordelais
19. Kiara Zago – 19 age– 4 caps– Stade Toulousain
20. Axelle Berthoumieu – 24 age– 19 caps– Blagnac Rugby Féminin
21. Léa Champon – 22 age– 5 caps– FC Grenoble Amazones
22. Océane Bordes – 22 age– 1 caps– Stade Toulousain
23. Lina Queyroi – 23 age– 19 caps– Stade Toulousain
