The time for waiting is nearly over. The Women's Rugby World Cup will see hosts and favourites England take on underdogs Canada in Twickenham on Saturday, with the winner handed their place rugby history.
This is somewhat of a revenge game for England -- John Mitchell's side have won all 32 Test matches since the last edition of the World Cup final. On that day, they agonisingly lost 34-31 to New Zealand in Auckland in a game that saw them reduced to 14 players in the first 18 minutes.
The Red Roses will be hoping for a very different outcome this time round when they face Canada, who smashed the Black Ferns in a 34-19 victory at Ashton Gate last weekend. The Canadians are no pushovers: Kevin Rouet's side entered this tournament ranked No. 2 in the world and have so far breezed their way through the competition.
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Consider also that Canada had to crowdfund their way to this tournament -- they successfully raised nearly CAN$1M (£560,000) with their "Mission: Win Rugby World Cup 2025" campaign. Now they are one step away from hoisting the trophy, although there is no tougher test than England.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Saturday's big game.
Key details and kick-off time
When: Saturday, Sept. 27 at 4 p.m. BST (1 a.m. AEST)
Where: Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
Match official: Hollie Davidson
How to watch on TV in the UK, Ireland and Australia
The Women's Rugby World Cup final will be broadcast free-to-air on BBC and BBC iPlayer in the UK. In Australia, the tournament has been broadcast on 9Now, and in Ireland it has been available on RTE Player.
ESPN will also continue to have extensive news, feature and match coverage. You can follow along here.
Team news and starting XVs
England have named an unchanged starting XV and bench.
In a vote of confidence in the 23 that came through a test of character in England's last four clash with France, they have been offered the chance to claim the game's ultimate prize for the first time since 2014.
The selection means centre Megan Jones, who has been shortlisted for world player of the year, and wing Jess Breach will have started all six of the Red Roses' games in the tournament.
Fresh from her two-try player of the match display against France, Ellie Kildunne will spearhead England's attack against opponents ranked second in the world, who dispatched current champions New Zealand in the semifinals.
Natasha Hunt and Zoe Harrison remain as first choice half-backs while Zoe Aldcroft leads the team from blindside flanker.
"Our staff and players have worked hard to reach this stage of the tournament," head coach John Mitchell said.
"Playing a World Cup final at Allianz Stadium in front of a record 82,000 is a significant milestone for the sport.
"We are well prepared for the challenge against Canada. It is number one versus number two in the world, and we know the contest will demand a full 80 minutes.
"Our focus remains on staying in our process and executing effectively."
Meanwhile, Rouet has kept faith with the same 23 that dispatched the Black Ferns in the semifinals.
It means that Canada will have completed each round of the knockout phase of the World Cup with the same 23 led by inside centre Alex Tessier. World player of the year nominee Sophie de Goede is present in the second row.
"We decided to be consistent after a performance we were really happy with against New Zealand," Rouet said.
Information from the Press Association contributed to this report.