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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Latham-Coyle

England braced for scrum battle against France as intensity ratchets up in World Cup semi-final

England's props Hannah Botterman and Maud Muir will have a tough test against France - (Getty Images)

England are braced for a mighty scrum battle with France with the Red Roses doubling down on their set-piece strength ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final.

The tournament favourites have not been truly tested so far at their home World Cup, winning every game by 32 points or more with their power game to the fore in a 40-8 quarter-final win over Scotland last weekend.

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