Rugby-Drouin misses last-gasp penalty as New Zealand book World Cup date with England

Rugby Union - Women’s World Cup - Semi Final - New Zealand v France - Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand - November 5, 2022 France's Caroline Drouin kicks a conversion REUTERS/David Rowland

AUCKLAND (Reuters) -France flyhalf Caroline Drouin missed a last-gasp penalty as defending champions New Zealand claimed a 25-24 classic at Eden Park on Saturday and set up a blockbuster women's Rugby World Cup final against England.

With a shot awarded in front after prop Santo Taumata was yellow-carded for a high tackle, Drouin shanked her last-minute kick left as the Black Ferns made a great escape in front of a roaring crowd.