Recap
Nantes is heavily reinforced at the start of the season. They want to lead a title race with Metz and Brest Bretagne, which is a reasonable ambition. They signed the Dutch national team right wing Kelly Vollebregt, Norwegian national team center back Helene Fauske, Swedish national team goalkeeper Jessica Ryde, superb left back Tamara Horacek (who won a silver medal with France at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro 2016, and a silver medal on World Cup 2021 in Spain). These are top-class reinforcements and have two quality players for almost every position. For me, Nantes is a Top 3 material, and will be interesting to follow the French league this season. The first two rounds were like exhibition matches, winning 34-41 against Strasbourg and 38-24 against Plan de Cuques. Their offensive potential is enormous and I think that will easily cover this line.