South Africa's Mary Zulu, on her World Cup debut, gets the first half under way in Northampton.

The anthems are done and the players are getting in position.

The winner of this match will top Pool D and with both sides loving to offload the ball, this could be a lot of fun.

Here's a reminder of the two line-ups before we get started...

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• France are unbeaten in five matches against South Africa, winning four and drawing one. France won their most recent encounter (at the 2021 World Cup) 40-5.
• France have an average winning margin of 42 points against South Africa.
• France have won 23 of their 25 pool stage fixtures at World Cups.
• South Africa have enjoyed more possession (61%) than any other team at this World Cup.
• France have made 39 successful offloads at this tournament, with four tries coming from offloads. But South Africa have the best offload success rate - 90%.

France co-head coach David Ortiz: "Winning to top the group is crucial, and that’s been our goal from day one. It’s a chance for us to keep growing, especially after facing three very different types of opponents.

"Playing a side like South Africa just before the quarter-finals, who will bring a real physical battle like we’ll face in the knockout stage, is hugely valuable. That added layer of pressure is something we welcome. From next week, it’s do-or-die. Only the win will matter."

South Africa head coach Swys de Bruin: "France offer something else. They've got a very good scrum and we've got a good scrum, so that'll be a good contest. The set play from France is massive. They've got a few tall girls there, so their line-out is good and you must be very sharp.

"Their programme is very professional. France really put a lot of work into their women's sport, and that's our next aim."

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You can watch full coverage of this match on BBC iPlayer, with kick-off at 16:45 BST.

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The players are warming up in pink in Northampton to support World Rugby's Keep Rugby Clean Weekend.

The 2025 World Cup is aligned with the World Anti-Doping Code and committed to education, rigorous testing, and athlete rights to support players and maintain a clean sport.

Speaking ahead of the final round of group matches, USA centre Gabby Cantorna said: "It's a really important to have that message, especially for younger athletes coming through, it's important we keep everyone on an every playing surface.

"[I would say to younger players] if you cut a corner, it will always come back to haunt you at some point. Do it the right way and have a bit of integrity."

After winning their opening two matches, both France and South Africa have qualified for the quarter-finals. This match will decide the pool winners.

South Africa currently top Pool D after picking up two bonus points to France's one.

A draw would be enough for the Springbok Women to secure first place. However, defeat - even with a losing bonus point - would see them slip to second and France take top spot.

And remember, the pool winner will avoid a likely quarter-final meeting with New Zealand.

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While South Africa have rested a number of key players, including winger Ayanda Malinga, they still have standout attacking threats.

Number eight Aseza Hele has scored four tries and is among South Africa's leading performers for metres made, carries, and defenders beaten. Scrum-half Nadine Roos, meanwhile, has two tries and three assists.

For France, co-captain Marine Menager is a handful, scoring two tries and unleashing five offloads. Centre Nassira Konde has been involved in a team-leading five tries while number eight Charlotte Escudero has proved a nuisance at the breakdown.

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France are one of four teams to feature at every edition of the Women's World Cup and they've finished third seven times in the past nine tournaments.

After winning their opening two matches, they've maintained their record of reaching the knockout stages at every tournament, and have only conceded five points.

France beat Italy 24-0 before scoring 14 tries in a 84-5 victory over Brazil.

"We want to build on what we've done in the last two matches," said co-captain Manae Feleu. "Against Italy, we were really happy with our defence and didn't want to drop off. Against Brazil, we were able to enjoy ourselves and play with more freedom in attack.

"We want to keep that momentum going and deliver a much more complete performance against a team that's determined to challenge us."

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South Africa arrived in England with just three wins from 18 matches across their previous four Women's World Cup appearances.

But after winning their opening two group matches, they've qualified for the knockout stages for the first time.

The Springbok Women beat Brazil 66-6, with Aseza Hele scoring three of their 10 tries, before edging Italy 29-24.

They've named a much-changed line-up to face France, with Babalwa Latsha captaining the side for the first time in Nolunsindiso Booi's absence and six players, including starting fly-half Mary Zulu, are in line for World Cup debuts.

"I trust every one of these ladies to do the job, that's why they're here," said head coach Swys de Bruin. " We beat Italy and that made it easier [to change the team]. A lot of these players put their bodies on the line in two games, and we can rest them.

"The World Cup means everything to the 32 players and the last thing I would have done is left here and some of them didn't ever run on that pitch. Rugby is important but people are more important."

This is the fourth of four matches on the final day of group action. Here's a reminder of what's happened so far today:

• Japan 29-21 Spain (FT)
• Italy 64-3 Brazil (FT)
• New Zealand 26-0 Ireland (after 59 minutes)

• France v South Africa (16:45 BST)

France: Boulard; Grisez, Konde, Vernier, Menager (c); Queyroi, Sansus; Brosseau, Gerin, Bernadou, Feleu (c), Raclot, Berthoumieu, Champon, Escudero.

Replacements: Riffonneau, Deshaye, Khalfaoui, Ikahehegi, Maka, Okemba, Chambon, Bourgeois.

South Africa: Dolf; Cilliers, Webb, Qawe, Samboya; Zulu, Roos; Ngxingolo, Gunter, Latsha (c), Ubisi, Qolo, Makua, Jacobs, Hele.

Replacements: Hanekom, Khuzwayo, Mdliki, Mokwai, Tshauke, Mcatshulwa, Kinsey, Ngwevu.

Hello!

It's time for the final group match of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup, with France facing South Africa in Northampton to decide who will top Pool D.

Kick-off is at 16:45 BST, so let's crack on!