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It’s a formidable looking midfield as Gabrielle Vernier partners Marine Ménager. Pauline Bourdan Sansus will no doubt look for runners against the grain with every opportunity.

Lock Madoussou Fall Raclot was a menace against South Africa. Her carrying ability, along with Charlotte Escudero’s all-court game at the base of the ruck, will be key to providing France go-forward ball.