France player ratings vs Black Ferns: Rugby World Cup Bronze Match
Rugby NewsSaturday, 27 September 2025 at 14:31
New Zealand take the bronze medals home from the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup after a stunning Third Place Final win over France.
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The Black Ferns hit their blistering top gear early in the match, yet almost came undone by a resilient French resurgence in the second half.
The high-scoring contest saw 10 tries scored in total, as New Zealand and France traded momentum across the two halves for a 42–26 finish at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
It was the perfect opener for the Women’s Rugby World Cup Final, which immediately followed between England and Canada.
NEW ZEALAND 42
- Tries: 6 (Demant 14’, Brunt 32’, Holmes 37’, Bayfield 40’, Sorensen-McGee 47’, 60’)
- Conversions: 3 (Holmes 14’, 32’, 37’)
- Penalties: 2 (Holmes 54’, 79’)
FRANCE 26
- Tries: 4 (Bourdon-Sanus 9’, Champon 63’, Vernier 66’, Boulard 72’)
- Conversions: 3 (Arbez 9’, Tuy 63’, 66’)
- Penalties: 0
France player ratings vs Black Ferns:
1. Yllana Brosseau (off at 51) - 5
A solid game from the prop, playing a key role in the successful French scrums; however, she didn’t particularly stand out.
2. Agathe Gerin - 5
A decent game from the hooker, making some great tackles and carries throughout the match.
3. Rose Bernadou (off at 51) - 5
A good game, making solid tackles during her time on the pitch and playing a key role in France’s scrum success.
4. Taina Maka (off at 40) - 4
She didn’t make any particular impact during her time on the pitch.
5. Madoussou Fall Raclot (off at 70) - 7
A great game from the lock, towering over her opponents at times, making strong runs, carries, and tackles throughout the match.
6. Charlotte Escudero - 5
A decent performance, making solid tackles but without a standout moment.
7. Léa Champon - 7
A strong game for the flanker, making excellent tackles and carries, and scoring a try.
8. Teani Feleu - 6
9. Pauline Bourdon-Sansus (off at 66) - 7
Another strong performance from the fly-half, making great carries and runs while adding to her World Cup try tally.
10. Carla Arbez (off at 56) - 6
A solid performance from the fly-half, kicking well throughout her time on the pitch.
11. Marine Ménager (C) - 5
Didn’t particularly stand out but contributed to some good passages of play.
12. Gaby Vernier - 7
An excellent game, making strong carries and runs, and putting herself on the scoresheet.
13. Nassira Kondé (off at 56) - 6
Made some strong attacking runs, with solid carries and tackles during her time on the pitch.
14. Joanna Grisez - 6
A good game for the winger, making solid runs and carries.
15. Emilie Boulard - 7
A superb performance from the full-back, scoring a try and creating some excellent attacking opportunities.
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