Bourdon throws a festival but messes up behind!
The French reaction was not long in coming with Bourdon-Sansus leaving quickly! She tries a foot pass for Ciofani but it’s too strong!
THE FIRST TEST IS ENGLISH!
Big first offensive from the English who are progressing very well despite some nice French caramels. The Rose forwards pick and go and finally it’s Muir who crosses the line! Aitichinson attacks, 7-0!
Conquest not entirely assured
First touch well captured by the French line-up and we continue with a scrum with Bourdon introduction… Big English push which recovers a penalty!
FRANCE-ENGLAND KICK-OFF!
And here we go for this final match of the Women’s VI Nations between France and England. Les Bleues can win the Tournament and achieve the Grand Slam if they win this Crunch!
The tension rises another big notch with the anthems
The two teams arrive on the wet lawn of Chaban Delmas! Immediately the anthems with God save the King and then the Marseillaise!
Gray package, bad news for the Blues
Weight package just before the France-England match: winger and sevens Joanna Grisez is out, she who scored a double in Wales last weekend. It is her teammate at 7 Anne-Cécile Ciofani who comes off the bench to start the match on the right wing of the XV of France. She will sign her 2nd selection after making her debut with the Blue in Cardiff last Sunday. The 3rd line Axelle Berthoumieu enters the group and will be a substitute.
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Stakes, rivalry, crowds… Why this France-England “final” is an event
Two undefeated teams, the title at stake, France facing its nemesis and a record attendance: we explain here why this match is a real event.
27,000 people expected for the “Crunch”, new record in France
Some 27,000 people will attend the Crunch between France and England this Saturday in Bordeaux, which will decide the winner of the 2024 Six Nations Tournament, setting a new attendance record for a women’s rugby match in France.
The Red Roses starting XV
The English starting XV: Kildunne – Dow, Jones, Heard, Breach – Aitchison (o), Hunt (m) – Packer, Matthews, Kabeya – Talling, Aldcroft – Muir, Cokayne, Botterman.
The Blue starting XV
The French starting XV: Boulard – Grisez, Konde, Vernier, M. Ménager – Queyroi (o), Bourdon-Sansus (m) – Hermet, R. Ménager, Escudero – Fall, M. Feleu (cap) – Khalfaoui, Sochat, Deshaye.
Substitutes: Riffonneau, Mwayembe, Joyeux, Gros, T. Feleu, Chambon, Ciofani, Jacquet.
“Final” day in Bordeaux
Hello everyone ! The French women’s XV, undefeated until then, hosts the England XV this Saturday in Bordeaux, also flawless, for the last day of the Women’s VI Nations Tournament. The team that wins will win the 2024 edition, with a Grand Slam at stake. Kick-off at 5:45 p.m.!