Overview

• Ellie Kildunne returned from concussion to score two long-range tries and later said she had no injury concerns after appearing to limp late on.
• England finished with five tries through Kildunne, Amy Cokayne, Abbie Ward and Meg Jones, with Zoe Harrison converting all kicks.
• France controlled territory and possession for much of the first half but trailed 7-5 at the break and could not turn pressure into points.
• Les Bleues were without suspended forwards Manae Feleu and Axelle Berthoumieu and injured backs Lina Queyroi and Joanna Grisez.
• England advanced to a seventh consecutive final, where they will face Canada, who eliminated New Zealand; France will play the bronze match against the Black Ferns.