Contests' Blue Queens delivered an impressive performance, yet their strategy could potentially upset the matchmaker
The French women's rugby team, under the leadership of Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz, has been making waves in the 2021 World Cup with their unique playing style. Their approach, often likened to playing the accordion, involves a dynamic and flexible strategy that aims to prolong attacks as far and as long as possible while tightening the defense like a funnel.
Against tough opponents, the risks associated with this playing style take on a whole new meaning. However, the French team's success in offloads, their primary offensive weapon, seems to outweigh the risks. The French XV has successfully completed 58 offloads during the World Cup, averaging over 19 per match, the highest total in the competition.
Émilie Boulard, the team's back, attributes their success in offloads to having great ball carriers who can play the role of line breakers. Madoussou Fall Raclot, Manae Feleu, and Charlotte Escudero are among the team's precious spearheads. Manae Feleu, the captain of the French XV, played a significant role in the victory, often having the ball in her hands and passing it wisely.
Mignot emphasized the need to be careful with small passes to maintain momentum and capitalize on dominance. Against Brazil on August 31, the French XV managed 24 offloads, leading to a resounding victory with a score of 57-10.
The World Cup schedule and results serve as "the palette" for the French team's game. Since 2021, the team has consistently chosen to play to their strengths rather than adapting to their opponents.
The advantage of the French team's high number of successful offloads compared to England is not fully explained by their spearheads' ability to gain the advantage line and break through the defense. It seems that the French team's success in offloads is a testament to their collective skill and understanding of the game.
Canada has completed 48 offloads, New Zealand 38, and England, the heavy favorite in its home World Cup, is only eighth in this category with 21 offloads. The French team's aggressive playing style, often going down fighting with their weapons in hand, has proven to be a formidable force in the competition.
While specific information about which players stood out as outstanding ball carriers, linebreakers, or key contributors to the offensive weapons including offloads in the 2021 World Cup could not be found in the search results, it is clear that the French team's success depends on improved technical accuracy and good decision-making.
Manae Feleu did not score a try, but her contribution to the team's offloads and overall play was undeniably significant. As the World Cup progresses, the French team will continue to push the boundaries with their dynamic and flexible playing style, aiming to prolong attacks and tighten the defense like a funnel, all while maintaining their lead in offloads.
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