Overview

• Twickenham will host the final on September 27 in front of a sold-out 82,000 crowd, with France to face New Zealand for bronze earlier that day.
• England’s five tries came from Kildunne (two), Amy Cokayne, Abbie Ward and Meg Jones, with Zoe Harrison converting all scores.
• France controlled territory and possession in the first half and trailed only 7-5 at the break before England’s maul and bench impact shifted the contest.
• Kildunne limped through the closing stages after all replacements had been used, having earlier lit up the match with two long-range scores.
• Canada reached the final by defeating New Zealand 34-19, setting up a 1-v-2 showdown that ends England’s recent run of finals against the Black Ferns.