England will face Canada in the final of the Women’s Rugby World Cup after beating a spirited France 35-17 in Bristol on Saturday.

Brilliant defense, breakdown work and set-pieces by England compensated for a misfiring attack that didn't click until an hour into the sold-out semifinal at Ashton Gate.

England eventually scored five tries, all of them converted by Zoe Harrison, but they were severely tested by a patched up France that has been the only team to get within seven points of England — twice — in the last three years.

In 10 World Cups, the Red Roses have missed the final only once, in 1998, but also won only twice. However, its World Cup final bogey team, six-time champion New Zealand, was knocked out on Friday, stunned by Canada 34-19.

Canada eliminated the Black Ferns to rea

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