‘Revamped’ France ready for WXV Global Series tour of New Zealand

It was just one win. But it meant something more.

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Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

Key Things to Know

France is heading to New Zealand with a revamped squad for the WXV Global Series.
France defeated Canada 21-5 in their previous outing at Stade Marcel Deflandre in La Rochelle.
Scrum-half Alexandra Chambon has been selected to captain the French squad in New Zealand.

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France's women's rugby team is heading to New Zealand for the southern hemisphere leg of the WXV Global Series. Following a 21-5 victory over Canada in September, head coach Francois Ratier has prepared a revamped squad with an eye on long-term development toward the 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup in Australia.

Scrum-half Alexandra Chambon will captain the side in New Zealand. The squad faces numerous notable absences, including Pauline Bourdon Sansus for family reasons, Madoussou Fall Raclot due to pregnancy, regular captain Manae Feleu for medical studies, and multiple players missing through injury and suspension.

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‘Revamped’ France ready for WXV Global Series tour of New Zealand

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