LONDON :Canada kept up their consistent team selection on Thursday by picking the same starting lineup and reserves for a third successive game as they prepare to take on hosts England in Saturday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup final.

The matchday squad includes openside flanker Karen Paquin, who competed in Canada’s only previous final appearance, when England beat them 21-9 in Paris in 2014.

Lock Tyson Beukeboom, who will be among the replacements on Saturday, was also on the bench for the final 11 years ago but did not come on.

"It's fuel in terms of pride," said Paquin about the possibility of revenge at a sold-out Twickenham.

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