Before the match against England on August 9, the back of the XV of France Kelly Arbey spoke in the press. Despite a defeat during the last confrontation, the Frenchwoman said she was confident on the chances of the Blue.
An air of revenge in the air. During the last crunch, which was played during the 6 nations tournament last April, France had gone to a point near a monumental feat (43-42). A defeat that prevented France from winning the title and a first coronation since 2018 in the event. So, a little more than 3 months later, the time is revenge for this single match of preparation for the World Cup for the XV of France.
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Facing England this Saturday, August 9 in Mont-de-Marsan, the Bleues want to send a message. Before this preparation match, Kelly Arbey, back of the Blue, spoke to the Guardianand laid the foundations for this meeting: “Now that we are in their heads and that they know who we are, we will continue to push to obtain a victory.”
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Two weeks before the World Cup, which will take place in England, the French people know what to do to prevail in front of the English: “When you play against a team of this level, each error costs points, so you have to be disciplined. It is something on which you have to work.” For her 6th selection, the Toulouse stadium player wants to show that the Bleues “have returned stronger”.