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England will face Canada in a rematch of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup final as part of a trio of fixtures in the WXV Global Series in September.
The Red Roses were crowned world champions for a third time when they beat Canada 33-13 in front of more than 80,000 people at Twickenham five months ago.
In September, they are set to host Australia, Canada and New Zealand across three regions in England.
John Mitchell's side will welcome Australia to the CorpAcq Stadium on 12 September before hosting Canada at Sandy Park in Exeter on 19 September.
They will also face six-time World Cup winners New Zealand at Twickenham on 26 September.
"We can't wait for another head-to-head with one of the best teams in the world," England and Exeter's Maddie Feaunati said about the game against Canada.
Red Roses captain Megan Jones said "there is not a lot better than a Red Roses v Black Ferns fixture", while Sale Sharks hooker Amy Cokayne added it was "fantastic" to host Australia in the north west.
The fixtures are part of the WXV Global Series, which has replaced the WXV competition and will feature the top 12 teams in the world.
Scotland, Ireland and Wales, along with France, Italy, Japan, South Africa and the United States are the other teams that qualify as the top 12 sides.
Teams will play between 9-16 Tests on the WXV Global Series, outside of World Cup years, with a maximum of six Tests every September and October.
England will play their first match since their World Cup win when they start their Women's Six Nations defence at home to Ireland on 11 April.
