Women's RWC Bronze Final: France make three changes as Black Ferns recall Jorja Miller

Bronze on the line at Allianz Stadium

France have made three changes to their starting XV ahead of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup Bronze Final against New Zealand at Allianz Stadium, tightening combinations for one last push. Across the halfway line, the Black Ferns welcome back Jorja Miller to the starting side, a timely boost from a player whose dynamism has lit up the global stage.

France tweak for impact; New Zealand bring back X-factor

Les Bleues’ adjustments signal a bid to sharpen set-piece and gain-line clarity after a bruising tournament run. For the Black Ferns, Miller’s return restores a key threat in contact and in broken play, adding turnover bite and attacking spark to a side intent on finishing strong.

What will decide the Bronze Final?

• Breakdown accuracy: Miller’s influence demands rapid, accurate French support lines.
• Territory and kicking pressure: both sides have leaned on field position to manage momentum.
• Discipline under fatigue: the medal match often swings on penalties and exit errors late on.

With both teams eager to sign off with silverware, expect a fierce contest of power, pace and precision in Sydney.