Overview

• Both England and Canada confirmed unchanged matchday 23s for the final, with England full-back Ellie Kildunne passed fit to start.
• A crowd of about 82,000 at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium is set to be a record for women’s 15-a-side rugby.
• England arrive as world No.1 on a record 32-Test unbeaten run as they seek to end a decade-long title drought.
• Canada, ranked No.2, reached the decider by beating New Zealand 34-19 and have been boosted by standout Sophie de Goede and a crowdfunding drive nearing C$1 million.
• New Zealand face France in the bronze final, with flanker Jorja Miller recalled to the Black Ferns’ starting back row.