How have Canada closed gap to world champions England?
Forty-one matches, four years and one Rugby World Cup triumph - but England's unbeaten run is over.
BBC Sport reports: Forty-one matches, four years and one Rugby World Cup triumph - but England's unbeaten run is over.
So how did Canada close the gap to the Red Roses?
This sports story centres on Canada. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include England, Rugby World Cup and Red Roses.
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