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Fabien Galthié Names 37-Man France Squad for New Zealand Summer Tour

The squad blends new talents with veteran campaigners in preparation for three tests against the All Blacks.

Le demi d’ouverture de Bayonne, Joris Segonds.
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L'ouvreur bayonnais Joris Segonds lors du match de Top 14 contre Clermont, le 13 juin 2025 à Bayonne
Fabien Galthié lors d'une séance d'entraînement avec l'équipe de France, le 5 février 2025 à Marcoussis

Overview

  • Fabien Galthié revealed a 37-player roster on June 24 for Tests on July 5, 12 and 19 in New Zealand.
  • Racing 92 centre Gaël Fickou will captain Les Bleus, becoming the most-capped active player to lead the side.
  • The squad features five uncapped players from Aviron Bayonnais and four selections from RC Toulon alongside seasoned internationals.
  • Up to five finalists from the June 28 Top 14 final between Toulouse and UBB will join the tour party but cannot play in the opening Test.
  • Antoine Dupont is unavailable due to injury, with Paul Boudehent and Grégory Alldritt declining selection for the tour.