England will face Canada in the final of the Women’s Rugby World Cup after beating a spirited France 35-17 in Bristol on Saturday. Brilliant defense, breakdown work and set-pieces by England compensated for a misfiring attack that didn't click until an hour into the sold-out semifinal at Ashton Gate. England eventually scored five tries, all of them converted by Zoe Harrison, but they were severely tested by a patched up France that has been the only team to get within seven points of England — twice — in the last three years.