Semi-final: France 17-35 EnglandRed Roses will face Canada in final next SaturdayA chance for trophy glory, a piece of rugby history, a bid to end 11-years of hurt. All are within England’s grasp next Saturday at a sold-out Twickenham against Canada, but it will not be an easy final by any stretch of the imagination and based on these semi-final performances alone, the Maple Leafs should be favourites. The Red Roses were put under immense pressure by France, who posed England the most questions they have been asked since the last time they played one anotherlast April. Le Crunch is usually a tense and close battle when hosted in England, the last one coming in the Women’s Six Nations which ended with England clinging on to a 43-42 thrilling win.France were cast as firm underdogs but they let their actions show what they thought of that with a thoroughly impressive performance, particularly in the first half, frustrating and dismantling the Red Roses. Continue reading...