England blow away Scotland to set up World Cup semi-final against France

• Quarter-final: England 40-8 Scotland

• Red Roses break own world record with 31st win in a row

Torrential rain and blustery conditions meant there was no champagne rugby on display in Bristol but the occasion more than lived up to the hype with a sold-out Ashton Gate cheering England to a comfortable win against Scotland to book their spot in the Rugby World Cup semi-final where they will face France.

Some had worried the conditions may have led to some supporters not turning out but the doubters were proved wrong with the stands full to witness the Red Roses break their own world record of consecutive wins as the victory took them to 31 in a row.