Team Profile: France

Wed, Jan 18, 2023, 3:47 AM
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by Sydney Sevens
Aaron Grandidier
Aaron Grandidier

France are looking to turn their consistent start to the World Series into a title as both sides push the best in the world.

The Men started the year strong with a third-place finish in Hong Kong and are eager to rebound following missing the knockouts in Cape Town.

As for the Women, they enter 2023 full of confidence after finishing the 2021-22 Series in second.

Here is everything you need to know about France ahead of the Sydney Sevens!

Men’s
When they joined Sevens (as a core team)

1999-2000

Highest overall finish

Sixth (2019-20) 

Tournament wins

1

2021-22 World Series finish

Seventh 

Recent tournament results 

Hong Kong: Third

Dubai: Fifth

Cape Town: Ninth

Highest ever Sydney Sevens Tournament finish

Seventh (2019)

X Factor: Aaron Grandidier

Grandidier is one of the most dangerous players on the Sevens circuit.

The French powerhouse blitzed the competition in Hong Kong with 11 tries, adding six more across Cape Town and Dubai.

He also sits top for clean breaks (16) and second for carries (66)

Camille Grassineau
Camille Grassineau
Women’s
When they joined Sevens (as a core team):

2014-15

Highest overall finish

Second (2021-22) 

Tournament wins

0

2021-22 World Series finish

Second 

Recent tournament results 

Dubai: Fourth

Cape Town: Fifth

Highest ever Sydney Sevens Tournament finish

Fourth (2020)

X Factor: Camille Grassineau

Camille Grassineau is the in-form player within Sevens, leading the Impact Player ladder.

The 32-year-old is the workhorse of the French side, leading the competition with 54 carries to go with nine tries and 13 breaks.

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