Overview
- Canada beat the Black Ferns 34-19 in Bristol, scoring five tries — including one by Alex Tessier — to reach their second ever World Cup final.
- England face France in the other semifinal on Saturday at Ashton Gate in Bristol, with kickoff at 16:30 on TF1.
- Hosts England are strong favorites after a record 31 consecutive test wins and a stretch of 61 victories in 62 matches.
- The Red Roses welcome back Hannah Botterman and 2024 world player of the year Ellie Kildunne, who missed the quarter-final win over Scotland.
- France have not beaten England since 2018, have lost all eight previous World Cup semifinals, and will be without Lina Queyroi (concussion) plus suspended forwards Manae Feleu and Axelle Berthoumieu.