Canadian forward Sophie de Goede, who has been an impact player at the Women's World Cup in her return from knee surgery, is a finalist for World Rugby's Women's Player of the Year.

The 26-year-old forward from Victoria is up against England's Megan Jones and New Zealand's Jorja Miller.

The Canadian vice-captain was also nominated for the award in 2022. Canada captain Alex Tessier was a nominee last year.

Going into Saturday's final against top-ranked England, de Goede leads the Women's World Cup in carries, offloads and lineout takes.

De Goede, who doubles as goal-kicker, has also scored 55 points for second-ranked Canada.

With six conversions in Canada's 42-0 win over No. 12 Wales in Pool B play Aug. 30, de Goede became the all-time leading scorer in Canadian women's rugby history w

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