Women’s rugby No England changes for World Cup final

ENGLAND have named an unchanged starting XV and bench for tomorrow's World Cup final against Canada at Allianz Stadium.

- Duncan BECH

Bristol's Abbie Ward starts for England

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In a vote of confidence in the 23 that came through a test of character in England’s last-four clash with France, they have been offered the chance to claim the game’s ultimate prize for the first time since 2014.

The selection means centre Megan Jones, who has been shortlisted for world player of the year, and wing Jess Breach will have started all six of the Red Roses’ games in the tournament.