The Women's Rugby World Cup is down to the semi-finals as the remaining four teams have locked in their sides for the crucial matches.
Both will be held in Bristol, beginning on Saturday (AEST) as defending champions New Zealand host Pacific Four rivals Canada.
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On the following day, it will be hosts England gunning for a spot in the decider at Twickenham as they take on France, who survived a late scare to advance to the final four.
Rugby.com.au presents the teams for the semi-finals.
NOTE: All teams will be announced 48 hours prior to the kick-off.
Defending champions New Zealand be without superstar sevens convert Jorja Miller in their Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final clash with Canada.
Co-caption Kennedy Tukuafu replaces Miller in one of four changes to the starting line-up to face world number two Canada, joining Liana Mikaele-Tu’u and Kaipo Olsen-Baker in the loose forwards with Layla Sae providing bench cover.
Sylvia Brunt returns at centre after missing the quarter-final victory under HIA protocols, Risi Pouri-Lane replaces Maia Joseph at scrumhalf and the more experienced Tanya Kalounivale has been preferred at tighthead to Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu.
For Canada, they have named an unchanged 23 from their quarter-final matchday squad that defeated Australia 46-5.
BLACK FERNS (1-15): Chryss Viliko, Georgia Ponsonby, Tanya Kalounivale, Maia Roos, Alanan Bremner, Liana Mikaele-Tu'u, Kennedy Tukuafu (cc), Kaipo Olsen-Baker, Risi Pouri-Lane, Ruahei Demant (cc), Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, Sylvia Brunt, Stacey Waaka, Braxton Sorensen-McGee, Renee Holmes
Replacements: Atlanta Lolohea, Kate Henwood, Amy Rule, Chelsea Bremner, Layla Sa'e, Maia Joseph, Theresa Setefano, Ayesha Leti-I'iga
CANADA (1-15): McKinley Hunt, Emily Tuttosi, DaLeaka Menin, Sophie de Goede, Courtney O'Donnell, Caroline Crossley, Karen Paquin, Fabiola Forteza, Justine Pelletier, Taylor Perry, Asia Hogan-Rochester, Alexandra Tessier, Florence Symonds, Alysha Corrigan, Julia Schell
Replacements: Gillian Boag, Brittany Kassil, Olivia DeMarchant, Tyson Beukeboom, Laetitia Royer, Gabrielle Senft, Olivia Apps, Shoshanah Seumanutafa
Referee: Aimee Barrett-Theron (SARU)
Assistant Referees: Aurélie Groizeleau (FFR) & Ella Goldsmith (RA)
TMO: Quinton Immelman (SARU)
FPRO: Matteo Liperini (FIR)
England have been boosted by the return of fullback Ellie Kildunne for their semi-final against France.
Kildunne missed the quarter-final win over Scotland with a concussion and lines up at the back.
Prop Hannah Botterman is also fit to start at loosehead prop, with Abbie Ward and Zoe Harrison both elevated from the bench.
Meanwhile, France have made four personnel changes and two positional changes to the 23 that defeated Ireland.
Hina Ikahehegi and Teani Feleu both start in place of the suspended duo Axelle Berthoumieu and Manae Feleu.
Nassira Konde comes into the 23 to start at outside centre, with Carla Arbez starting at fly-half in place of Lina Queyroi.
ENGLAND (1-15): Hannah Botterman, Amy Cokayne, Maud Muir, Morwenna Talling, Abbie Ward, Zoe Aldcroft (c), Sadia Kabeya, Alex Matthews, Natasha Hunt, Zoe Harrison, Jess Breach, Tatyana Heard, Megan Jones, Abby Dow, Ellie Kildunne
Replacements: Lark Atkin-Davies, Kelsey Clifford, Sarah Benn, Rosie Galligan, Maddie Feaunati, Lucy Packer, Holly Aitchison, Helena Rowland
FRANCE (1-15): Yllana Brosseau, Agathe Gerin, Rose Bernadou, Madoussou Fall Raclot, Hina Ikahehegi, Charlotte Escudero, Lea Champon, Teani Feleu, Pauline Bourdon Sansus, Carla Arbez, Marine Menager (c), Gabrielle Vernier, Nassira Konde, Joanna Grisez, Morgane Bourgeois
Replacements: Elisa Riffonneau, Annaelle Deshaye, Assia Khalfaoui, Taina Maka, Seraphine Okemba, Alexandra Chambon, Lina Tuy, Kelly Arbey
Referee: Maggie Cogger-Orr (NZR)
Assistant Referees: Clara Munarini (FIR) & Kat Roche (USAR)
TMO: Rachel Horton (RA)
FPRO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU)
