BRISTOL, England — Canada are assured they will go on to win the Girls’s Rugby World Cup remaining at Twickenham subsequent week, no matter who they face.
The north American facet demolished New Zealand 34-19 in Bristol on Friday. Their victory began with a 25-minute blitz and three unanswered tries in opposition to the defending champions, who have been condemned to a document World Cup defeat.
Hosts and match favourites England or France — who face off within the second semifinal on Saturday — will await Canada within the remaining.
Coach Kévin Rouet was bullish about his facet’s ambition to win the match for the primary time.
“We got here to win a World Cup, that is what we stated earlier than,” Rouet advised a post-match information convention.
“If you’re second on the earth and do not come to win the World Cup, do not come to the World Cup. It is necessary for us. It will not be simple, irrespective of if it is England or France, however I am already excited.”
Rouet’s facet should make historical past if they’re to win the trophy, however they smashed their justifiable share of information on Friday. The 15-point margin was New Zealand’s greatest defeat on the match and ended a run of 18 consecutive World Cup victories for the Black Ferns.
Canada at the moment are unbeaten of their final three video games in opposition to New Zealand, with two wins and a draw.
Their efficiency was nothing in need of distinctive, however they are going to possible must go to a different degree in subsequent week’s remaining.
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When requested if her facet had extra to supply, captain Alex Tessier didn’t hesitate.
“Yeah I am very assured with this workforce,” Tessier advised reporters.
“There’s a lot left within the tank. I’ve stated it earlier than we construct after each coaching, we construct each match. Clearly, we’ll evaluate tonight’s win and rapidly focus [on England or France].
“There’s a lot will on this workforce and a lot pleasure.”
