Three to watch as new-look France face England

Nassira Konde, Carla Arbez and Hina Ikahehegi (left to right) have been brought into France's starting line-up to face England in the Rugby World Cup semi-final

Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final: France v England

Venue: Ashton Gate, Bristol Date: Saturday, 20 September Kick-off: 15:30 BST

Coverage: Live on BBC One, Sports Extra and BBC Sport website and app

France, hit by suspension and injury, have made a series of changes for their Rugby World Cup semi-final against England on Saturday.

Here are three of those drafted in as Les Bleues search for a maiden World Cup win over England that would put them in the final for the first time.

Carla Arbez - fly-half

Arbez will win her 15th cap in the meeting with England

Arbez has not played since France's win over Italy in the first round of the pool stage four weeks ago, but with Lina Queyroi affected by concussion, the 26-year-old is ushered straight back into the 10 shirt.

Arbez started the Six Nations decider between the two teams in April, showing a lovely jink to ghost past Tatyana Heard and score France's first try.

Her leadership qualities may be key in a noisy atmosphere at Ashton Gate. Arbez captained the Stade Bordelais side - who have seven players in France's starting XV - in their French domestic grand final in May.

Stade Bordelais prevailed 32-24 in a classic against Toulouse to win their third successive title.

Hina Ikahehegi - second row

Ikahehegi started against Brazil, before coming off the bench against South Africa in her two appearances at the Rugby World Cup so far

Second row Hina Ikahehegi, 22, comes in to win just her seventh cap and make only her second start.

Her promotion comes after co-captain Manae Feleu's tournament came to an end because of a three-match ban for a dangerous tackle in the quarter-final win over Ireland.

"We've picked Hina to bring power against England's style," said co-head coach David Ortiz. "That's a choice we've embraced, and obviously Manae's absence had an impact."

Ikahehegi started playing rugby aged nine, following in the footsteps of her father who played for third-tier Arras, and her older brother Aselo, who plays at prop for Nevers in Pro D2.

She was born in Arras, but is of Wallisian descent, with Wallis and Futuna being one of France's South Pacific overseas territories.

"My brother and I were fascinated by Jonah Lomu because of his origins, the islands and the All Blacks," she told Midi Olympique last year.

"He was really my idol, I used to say he was my uncle!"

She made her France debut only 45 miles up the M5 from Bristol at Kingsholm, Gloucester, in France's 38-19 defeat by England last September.

Nassira Konde - outside centre

Konde is a keen TikToker with over 100,000 followers

Konde has been parachuted into France's midfield at outside centre after sitting out the win over Ireland, with captain Marine Menager moving to the wing.

"We wanted to strengthen the centre of the field," said Ortiz. "That will be crucial against England. It was our call to go for a solid midfield and wings who can defend hard."

Born in Bondy, the suburb of Paris that produced footballer Kylian Mbappe, Konde is an Olympic silver medallist after being called up to replace team-mate Joanna Grisez in France's sevens team for the Tokyo Games in 2021.

Along with Arbez and full-back Morgane Bourgeois, she ensures there is a heavy Stade Bordelais presence among France's backs.

The 26-year-old may have plenty to bond over with England wing Abby Dow after the match. She shares the England wing's love of crochet.