#player-roles

#player-roles

It's a formidable looking midfield as Gabrielle Vernier partners Marine Menager. Pauline Bourdan Sansus will no doubt look for runners against the grain with every opportunity. Lock Madoussou Fall Raclot was a menace against South Africa. Her carrying ability, along with Charlotte Escudero's all-court game at the base of the ruck, will be key to providing France go-forward ball. Morgane Bourgeois' reliability from the tee sees her win the fullback jersey.

Few surprises here. KhaDarel Hodge is still the man who steps in when Drake London is hurt, Bijan still outsnaps Allgeier by a huge degree even if their carries are pretty even, and the Falcons still use Pitts more often than Woerner. Pitts, I thought, threw some nice blocks yesterday that more than justified that work alongside his production as a receiver.

Vrabel emphasized the importance of building a team, earning roles, and preparing to win as the three main objectives for training camp.