Following the loss to England, the Black Ferns coaching team have made a number of changes to their 23.
Hooker Georgia Ponsonby anchors the scrum once again, and will be joined by loosehead prop Kate Henwood and tighthead prop Amy Rule in the starting front row.
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Chryss Viliko and Tanya Kalounivale named as the reinforcements on the bench, alongside Atlanta Lolohea.
Explosive loose forward Layla Sae has been given the opportunity to start at openside, with Kennedy Tukuafu named in jersey 20. Liana Mikaele-Tu’u and Kaipo Olsen-Baker remain unchanged at blindside and number eight.
Iritana Hohaia will start for the first time this tour, combining with Hannah King in the halves. The Black Ferns midfield duo of co-captain Ruahei Demant and Sylvia Brunt remains, alongside wings Katelyn Vahaakolo and Ayesha Leti-I'iga. Versatile back Mererangi Paul will start at fullback to round out the starting 15.
Utility back Patricia Maliepo earns her spot for the first time during the end of year tour, named in jersey 22.
Black Ferns director of rugby Allan Bunting said France will provide another strong challenge.
“Our group are determined to finish well this weekend. We have been through some challenging times; we’ve seen progression in certain areas of our game, but we need to be more accurate and consistent across the park.
“Collectively we have shifted onto France, who we know can be a formidable and unpredictable side. Fortunately, we get another opportunity this week to show all the hard work we have been doing.”
This will be the 12th test match between the two sides, with the Black Ferns winning six of those encounters.
BLACK FERNS: Mererangi Paul, Ayesha Leti-I’Iga, Sylvia Brunt, Ruahei Demant, Katelyn Vahaakolo, Hannah King, Iritana Hohaia, Kaipo Olsen-Baker, Layla Sae, Liana Mikaele-Tu’u, Maia Roos, Alana Bremner, Amy Rule, Georgia Ponsonby, Kate Henwood. Reserves: Atlanta Lolohea, Chryss Viliko, Tanya Kolounivale, Maama Mo’onia Vaipulu, Kennedy Tukuafu, Maia Joseph, Patricia Maliepo, Renee Holmes