France women's national rugby sevens team was champion of Europe in 2007 (
European Women's Sevens Championship
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). They competed at the
2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens, their qualification being determined by their placement in the
2016–17 World Rugby Women's Sevens Series. They met defending champions, New Zealand, in the finals and were defeated 29 - 0.
France qualified for the
2020 Summer Olympics
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in Tokyo after winning the
Final Olympic Qualification Tournament in
Monaco
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. They went undefeated until the gold medal final where they lost to New Zealand 26 - 12.
Tournament history
Summer Olympics
Rugby World Cup Sevens
Rugby X Tournament
Current squad
France's roster of 12 athletes was named on 5 July 2021. Additionally,
Joanna Grisez was named as a replacement.
Head coach:
Christophe Reigt
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Coralie Bertrand
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Anne-Cécile Ciofani
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Caroline Drouin
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Camille Grassineau
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Lina Guérin
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Fanny Horta
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Shannon Izar
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Chloé Jacquet
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Carla Neisen
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Séraphine Okemba
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Chloé Pelle
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Jade Ulutule
See also
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France Women's Sevens
References
External links
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WorldRugby profile
{{National sports teams of France
Women's national rugby sevens teams
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World Rugby Women's Sevens Series core teams