Overview
- Canada named an unchanged matchday 23 for Friday's semi-final in Bristol, with coach Kevin Rouet saying recent results give them belief.
- New Zealand confirmed flanker Jorja Miller is out injured, with Kennedy Tukuafu starting at openside and Layla Sae added to the bench as Allan Bunting expressed confidence in the replacements.
- Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant is selected at fly-half and will reach the 50-Test milestone.
- Canada arrive in strong form after scoring 193 points and conceding 31 at this World Cup, following a 22-19 win over New Zealand in 2024 and a 27-27 draw this year.
- Kickoff is Friday at Ashton Gate in Bristol at 1800 GMT, with New Zealand players talking up a refreshed game plan they describe as a new style of Black Ferns rugby.