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Laura Bayfield is in the second row, replacing Alana Bremner who drops to the bench, and Jorja Miller returns from injury at open-side flanker with co-captain Kennedy Tukuafu dropping out of the 23.
France meanwhile sport three changes from the side beaten by England at Ashton Gate in their semi-final last weekend.
Taina Maka and Joanna Grisez come in at second row and right wing respectively, with Hina Ikahehegi and Kelly Arbey dropping to the bench.
Emilie Boulard is at full-back in place of Morgane Bourgeois, who drops out of the 23.
France are aiming to match their best World Cup finish of third place, while New Zealand are not competing in the final for the first time since 2014.
