France vs England Preview & Prediction | 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup | Semi-Final
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Six Nations rivals France and England battle for a place in the 2025 Women’s World Cup final.
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How to watch on TV: UK – BBC / US – CBS Sports
How to watch online: UK – BBC iPlayer & the BBC Sport Website & app / US – Paramount+
France squad
Squad: 1. Yllana Brosseau, 2. Agathe Gerin, 3. Rose Bernadou, 4. Madoussou Fall Raclot, 5. Hina Ikahehegi, 6. Charlotte Escudero, 7. Lea Champon, 8. Teani Feleu, 9. Pauline Bourdon Sansus, 10. Carla Arbez, 11. Marine Ménager, 12. Gaby Vernier, 13. Nassira Konde, 14. Joanna Grisez, 15. Morgane Bourgeois
Replacements: 16. Elisa Riffonneau, 17. Annaelle Deshaye, 18. Assia Khalfaoui, 19. Taina Maka, 20. Seraphine Okemba, 21. Alexandra Chambon, 22. Lina Tuy, 23. Kelly Arbey
England squad
Squad: 1. Hannah Botterman, 2. Amy Cokayne, 3. Maud Muir, 4. Morwenna Talling, 5. Abbie Ward, 6. Zoe Aldcroft (c), 7. Sadia Kabeya, 8. Alex Matthews, 9. Natasha Hunt, 10. Zoe Harrison, 11. Jess Breach, 12. Tatyana Heard, 13. Megan Jones, 14. Abby Dow, 15. Ellie Kildunne
Replacements: 16. Lark Atkin-Davies, 17. Kelsey Clifford, 18. Sarah Bern, 19. Rosie Galligan, 20. Maddie Feaunati, 21. Lucy Packer, 22. Holly Aitchison, 23. Helena Rowland
France vs England prediction
France’s Women’s Rugby World Cup hopes were looking like they could be dashed when they were 13-0 down to Ireland at half-time last weekend, but they staged a superb comeback to win the quarter-final 18-13 in Exeter.
Having been one of the standout defensive sides in the pool stage, France certainly displayed some vulnerability against Ireland, and they will need to step it up a gear if they are to hold off the challenge of the tournament hosts here.
England were far more comfortable in their own last-eight clash, outclassing British rivals Scotland in the Bristol rain. The Red Roses recorded a record 31st consecutive Test victory with that 40-8 win, and the two-time world champions will now have their sights set on reaching the final in Twickenham.
England have won the last 15 meetings between the two sides, although France did get to within a point of them at this year’s Grand Slam decider at the Six Nations.
However, they also faced off in a World Cup warm-up match last month, with England winning comfortably 40-6. This may be a little closer with France having impressed at this tournament, but the hosts should be able to cover a decent handicap.
France vs England tip: England to win with -15 handicap
