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Bourdon Sansus Suspension Rules Her Out of France’s World Cup Opener Against Italy

France arrive ranked fourth with semifinal ambitions despite a heavy warm-up loss to England.

Les joueuses du XV de la Rose s'entraînent, le 21 août, au stade de Sunderland (nord-est du pays).
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La troisième ligne française (ballon en main) Madoussou Fall-Raclot plaquée par une Italienne lors du tournoi des Six nations 2025.
La demi de mêlé Pauline Bourdon (à gauche) pendant une rencontre contre le Pays de Galles du tournoi des Six nations 2018.

Overview

  • The French federation confirmed a two-match ban for Pauline Bourdon Sansus for public criticism of refereeing after the May 31 club final.
  • FFR officials cite a zero-tolerance policy on attacks on officials, saying sanctions apply regardless of a player's profile.
  • Alexandra Chambon is expected to start at scrum-half against Italy after Bourdon Sansus also missed the England warm-up.
  • France are in a manageable pool with Italy, Brazil and South Africa, and the top two teams will advance to the quarter-finals.
  • A 40-6 defeat to England in the lone warm-up highlighted defensive and attacking issues, even as the tournament draws strong TV coverage and ticket sales in France.