The coach of Les Blues Anne Hayroad on Monday called up a team of 35 players to prepare for Thursday’s March 26-April 30) at Marcos (Ezone) for the France Sixth Nations Tournament, which came in second last year.

The Red Roses (“Red Roses”) won the trophy for the third year in a row, dominating the French (10-6) final at Twickenham in 2021.

“These 35 players will prepare and play the first 3 matches of this 2022 tournament. This XV women’s XV from France and the staff to start the tournament in the best possible conditions,” Annick Hayraud explained, quoting a press release from French rugby. Federation.

The Les Blues continue their excellent autumn tour with a win over South Africa (46-3), followed by two consecutive wins against New Zealand, and the reigning world champion (38-13 in Pavilion, then 29-7 in Casthres). ).

France’s XV will face England in Bayonne on the final day of the tournament in search of their first trophy since 2018.

Previously, Les Blues would receive Italy on March 27 in Grenoble and then Ireland on April 2 in Toulouse. The French will then travel to Scotland on April 10 and to Wales on April 22.

The Six Nations tournament returns to its traditional formula in 2022, with a single pool of five matches per selection.

List of 35 players called:

Julie Aneri, Serial Bonnett, Rose Bernardo, Axelle Bertoumou, Camille Boulord, Yallana Brozzo, Marie-O’Reilly Castell, Alexandre Challo, Cumba Diallo, Celia Dolo , Emeline Gross, Gail Hermet, Chloe Jacquet, Clara Joyce, Asia Khalfoui, Coco Lindelof, Melisande Lawrence, Marjorie Maynes, Marine Manager, Marine Manager, Roman Menane Sogenet, Mene Soganes, Mene Soganes.