The Wallaroos will be out to build on last week's defeat as they face France in Aix-en-Provence.
The Australians are hunting for back-to-back wins over the French after their victory in 2023 in WXV 1.
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France are coming off a tight win over New Zealand and are eager to bounce back as they head south.
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France (15-1): Emilie Bolard, Anais Grando, Gabrielle Vernier, Teani Feleu, Lea Murie, Carla Arbez, Pauline Bordon Sansus (cap), Charlotte Escudero, Lea Champon, Axelle Berthoumieu, Cloe Correa, Hulia Grosz, Assia Khalfaoui, Elisa Riffonneau, Ambre Mwayembe
Replacements: Mailys Mailagi, Yllana Brosseau, Annaelle Deshaye, Siobhan Soqueta, Mouna Toure, Alexandra Chambon, Lina Queyroi, Elodie Fernandez
- Gabrielle Bernier returns to the centres, with Anais Grando and Emilie Boulard added to the back three.
- Elisa Riffonneau has been named the starting hooker ahead of Mathilde Lazarko.
- Cloé Corréa swaps with Siobhan Soqeta in the second row.
Australia (15-1): Caitlyn Halse, Amelia Whitaker, Georgina Friedrichs, Faitala Moleka, Desiree Miller, Waiaria Ellis, Samantha Wood, Siokapesi Palu Sekona (cap), Piper Duck, Pia Tapsell, Michaela Leonard, Kaitlan Leaney, Faliki Pohiva, Brittany Merlo, Allana Sikimeti
Replacements: Tania Naden, Brianna Hoy, Eva Karpani, Tiarah Minns, Tabua Tuinakauvadra, Tia Hinds, Piper Flynn, Ava Werera.
- Piper Duck starts in the back-row, replacing Lily Bone (HIA).
- Allana Sikimeti swaps with Brianna Hoy to start at loosehead prop.
- Piper Flynn is set for her debut off the bench.
- France hold a 4-2 edge over the Wallaroos in the head-to-head record, although the Aussies won their last outing in 2023.
- France have won just two of their last five home matches.
- The Wallaroos last won as the designated away team during WXV 2 2024, although they did beat Samoa 73-0 in Manchester in 2025.
Samantha Wood v Pauline Bordon Sansus
Wood’s kicking game was crucial in the performance against England, facing a tough task against one of the best in the world.
The halves partnership between Wood and Waiaria Ellis is integral to getting quick ball to their backline, with the Force star also a primary kicking option for territory.
Meanwhile, Bourdon Sansus has led from the front since taking the captaincy, enjoying one of her best seasons that included nomination for Six Nations Player of the Year.
France by 5
