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By Fiona Tomas
England, who have averaged more points than any other team in the tournament, face Canada, a team who, like the Red Roses, thrive on their forward play. Meanwhile, hosts New Zealand play France, who will be bidding to reach their maiden World Cup final.
As a mouth-watering weekend of women’s rugby awaits, Telegraph Sport takes a look at where both games will be won and lost.
Red Roses’ rollicking maul