Overview

• Ellie Kildunne returned from concussion to score two long-range tries and later downplayed a late limp, calling it fatigue.
• England’s forwards and driving maul turned the game, with Amy Cokayne and Abbie Ward crossing before Meg Jones sealed it and Zoe Harrison converting all five tries.
• France controlled the first half with heavy possession and territory, but seven entries into England’s 22 yielded only one try.
• Les Bleues were without suspended co-captains Manae Feleu and Axelle Berthoumieu and injured backs Lina Queyroi and Joanna Grisez, and they remain winless in nine World Cup semi-finals.
• England will face Canada next Saturday at Twickenham, which is sold out at about 82,000, after Canada ousted New Zealand 34-19.