England Canada Unchanged Teams Face 82,000 Fans Women's Rugby World Cup Final

Canada and England have both named unchanged squads for the Women's Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham, with Canada aiming to avenge their 2014 loss to England and England seeking their third title. Canada's team, led by lock Sophie de Goede who is a finalist for World Rugby’s Women’s Player of the Year, remains consistent following their impressive semi-final win over New Zealand. Canada’s openside flanker Karen Paquin, a participant in the 2014 final, expressed pride and focus on the current team despite the historical context. England, under coach John Mitchell, have retained the same starting lineup that defeated France, with key players like Megan Jones and Jess Breach starting every match of the tournament. England captain Zoe Aldcroft will lead the team in front of a record 82,000 crowd, as England enter the match as strong favorites after a 32-match winning streak since their last World Cup final defeat in 2022. Both teams emphasize preparation and focus, acknowledging the final as a contest between the world’s top two ranked teams.