🔗 Share this article The Red Roses' Kildunne and Botterman Ready to Face France in Last Four Clash Kildunne is back in the England first team as one of four changes for their Rugby World Cup semi-final against France on Saturday. Key Comebacks and Squad Changes The full-back was absent from the Red Roses’ last eight win against the Scots as she completed return-to-play procedures, with Helena Rowland stepping in at the number 15 jersey. Rowland has been listed in the bench options for the semi-final at the Bristol venue, while England have also brought back Hannah Botterman at loosehead prop, Abbie Ward in the locks and Zoe Harrison at fly-half to the starting team. Clifford, Galligan and Holly Aitchison accompany Helena on the substitutes as a outcome. Backline and Forward Setup In the backs, Abby Dow and Breach make up the backs alongside Kildunne, with Meg Jones and Tatyana Heard paired in midfield once again. Skipper Aldcroft starts at blindside flanker, with Sadia Kabeya at openside and Matthews at No8. Talling starts again in the second row after being awarded player of the match against Scotland. Front rower Amy Cokayne and tighthead prop Muir start in the front row and partner with Hannah for the third match this competition. Manager’s Mindset The venue set the stage for a solid display in tough weather last weekend, and the team are keen to get back out there for the semi-final,” said the head coach. “We’ve earned this stage, and now we’ve got another opportunity to prove ourselves. Our approach is working and is the proper method; by working together we’ll keep getting better.” “France have overcome challenges, and that will inspire them – we expect it. We don’t need to be flawless, just effective, concentrated, and prepared for the fight. We’re pumped and prepared to compete.” Final Awaiting The victor of the semi-final will play either Canada or the Black Ferns in the final, with their last four match scheduled on the day before. Red Roses Lineup First XV: Kildunne, Abby Dow, Meg Jones, Tatyana Heard, Breach; Harrison, Hunt; Botterman, Cokayne, Maud Muir, Morwenna Talling, Ward, Aldcroft, Kabeya, Matthews. Replacements: Atkin-Davies, Kelsey Clifford, Bern, Rosie Galligan, Feaunati, L Packer, Aitchison, Rowland.