Overview
- Ashton Gate hosts New Zealand vs Canada on Friday and England vs France on Saturday for places in the Twickenham final.
- England restore full-back Ellie Kildunne from concussion and prop Hannah Botterman from a back spasm, with Zoe Harrison and Abbie Ward promoted to start as the top-ranked hosts ride a 31-match unbeaten run.
- Canada name an unchanged 23 after routing Australia, leaning on recent results against New Zealand that include a first-ever win in Christchurch and a subsequent 27-27 draw.
- France proceed without co-captain Manaé Feleu and flanker Axelle Berthoumieu following tournament bans, with fly-half Lina Queyroi also ruled out by concussion and Marine Menager captaining a reshuffled side.
- World Rugby rankings are in play because World Cup matches count double, with big-margin semifinals offering scenarios where France or Canada could displace England at No. 1.