The French 7-a-side team, reigning Olympic and world champions, are putting their crown back on the line this season. The tournament kicks off on November 30 in Dubai.
It’s an understatement to say that Les Bleus du 7, Olympic and world champions, will be the team to beat during the 2024-2025 world circuit, whose first tournament, as every year, will take place in Dubai, from November 30 to November 1.er December. Three new teams join the circuit: Kenya and Uruguay for the men, and China for the women.
The group draw was made on Tuesday. Without Antoine Dupont and Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang, both nominated for the title of World’s Best 7-a-side Player in 2024New coach Benoît Baby’s players will face South Africa, Australia and Kenya in a very tight group.
POULE A : FranceSouth Africa, Australia, Kenya
POULE B: Argentina, Ireland, Great Britain, Uruguay
POULE C: Fiji, New Zealand, USA, Spain
Five podium finishes for Les Bleues
After five podium finishes on the world circuit last season, Les Bleues face the USA, Great Britain and Spain in the pool.
POULE A: Australia, Ireland, Fiji, China
POULE B : FranceUSA, Great Britain, Spain
POULE C: New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Brazil
As in previous editions, the 24 teams will then head to South Africa for the second round, in Cape Town on December 7 and 8.