Overview
- Ashton Gate hosts New Zealand vs Canada on Friday and England vs France on Saturday, with Twickenham staging the final on September 27.
- England restore full-back Ellie Kildunne from concussion and prop Hannah Botterman from a back spasm, with Zoe Harrison starting at fly-half.
- France are without co-captain Manaé Feleu and flanker Axelle Berthoumieu after tournament-ending bans, with further changes enforced by concussion.
- Canada name an unchanged 23 after a 46-5 quarter-final win, pointing to a recent win and a draw against New Zealand as evidence of their progress.
- New Zealand rule out flanker Jorja Miller, as England arrive as clear favourites on a 31-match winning streak.