Canada clinched their semi-final spot against New Zealand this afternoon in Bristol, as they came away with a 46 - 5 victory against Australia.
However, despite the significant disparity on the scoreboard, this was not representative of the Wallaroos performance.
Canada were not there to mess around, with Hogan-Rochester scoring within the first two minutes to establish an early lead for the Maple Leafs.
Australia quickly clapped back with a try of their own, courtesy of Desirée Miller to even the score for an action packed start of the match.
Despite this, the Wallaroos were unable to stop the flood that was Canada as they got five tries past them in the first half.
However, the Wallaroos put on a performance that they can be proud of, with strong defence that caused Canada to really work for their tries.
In fact, although they did not manage to convert it to actual points, the Wallaroos came within metres of the Canadian try line twice, but ultimately the Maple Leafs defence showed no cracks.
The tries were far less common in the second half as Australia upped their defence, but Canada still managed to add 19 points to their lead with three tries, including a late one by Paquin in the 76th minute.
Sophie de Goede was awarded a very well deserved Player of the Match with excellent kicking and a try of her own in the first half.
This means that Canada are now through to the semi-finals next Friday in Bristol, where they will face reigning champions New Zealand.
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Canada vs Australia score
| Score | Tries (conv) | Penalties | |
| Canada | 46 | Hogan-Rochester 2’, Corrigan 13’, de Goede 14’ (de Goede), Corrigan 19' (de Goede), Hunt 37' (de Goede), Forteza 49' (De Goede), Paquin 76' | |
| Australia | 5 | Miller 6’ |
Canada vs Australia starting XVs
Canada
15 - Schell, 14 - Corrigan, 13 - Symonds, 12 - Tessier, 11 - Hogan-Rochester, 10 - Perry, 9 - Pelletier, 1 - Hunt, 2 - Tuttosi, 3 - Menin, 4 - de Goede, 5 - O’Donnell, 6 - Crossley, 7 - Paquin, 8 - Forteza
Replacements: 16 - Boag, 17 - Kassil, 18 - DeMerchant, 19 - Beukeboom, 20 - Royer, 21 - Senft, 22 - Apps, 23 - Seumanutafa
Australia
15 - Halse, 14 - Steward, 13 - Friedrichs, 12 - Smith, 11 - Miller, 10 - Moleka, 9 - Wood 1 - Kavoa, 2 - Talakai, 3 - Karpani, 4 - Leaney, 5 - Leonard, 6 - Duck, 7 - Chancellor, 8 - Palu (c)
Replacements: 16 - Amosa, 17 - Pohiva, 18 - O'Gorman, 19 - Fernandez, 20 - Marsters, 21 - Tuinakauvadra, 22 - Hinds, 23 - Pomare
Canada vs Australia highlights
2’: Crossley breaks and sprints through the midfield before handing off to Hogan-Rochester who touches down. Points just two minutes into the game!
6’: Australia steal a line out from Canada and that seems to be what they need! Miller storms down the left wing to score.
9’: Despite crossing the line, TMO rules a no-try for Canada.
12’: Canada clap back! Corrigan scores to bring the Maple Leafs into the lead. No conversion again.
14’: And again! After TMO, de Goede’s try is allowed and she converts to extend Canada’s lead.
19’: Canada are on a roll. Another try from Corrigan and de Goede conversion pulls the Maple Leafs even further into the lead.
22': Australian fly-half Moleka leaves the field for a head injury assessment. Hinds replaces her.
23': Talakai replaced by Amosa after also requiring a HIA.
24': The Wallaroos get within an inch of the Canadian try line, but the Maple Lead's defensive is too good as they force a turnover.
28': Tit for tat. The Australian defence fends off the Canadian advances on their try line just as well as Canada did for them.
31': Canada keep pushing and eventually cross the line, but it is disallowed due to knock-on. A scrum it is, dangerously close to the Wallaroos try line.
37': Finally, after ten minutes of work within the Australian 22, Canada touch down for their fifth try as Hunt scores her first try of the game. De Goede converts again.
40': Moleka has passed her HIA over half time, and returns to the pitch.
45': Karpani and Palu are replaced by O'Gorman and Tuinakauvadra for the Wallaroos.
46': Canada also do some swaps as Hunt leaves the field, being replaced by Kassil.
49': Canada's Forteza stretches out to bring the ball down over the line for the first try of the second half. De Goede converts in front of the posts. Chancellor is replaced by Marsters for Australia as the heavens open in Bristol.
50': Substitutions continue as Canada replace O'Donnell with Beukeboom.
54': The Wallaroos try for Canada's line, but a rogue pass stops them short. Canada's defence is superb as they force a turn over with Australia not releasing.
57': Hinds takes over from Wood in Australia continue to empty their bench.
69': In the next batch of Maple Leaf swaps, De Goede has been taken off alongside Simons, with Senft and Seumanutafa coming on. Smith, Kavoa and Leonard comes off for Pomare, Mahiva and Fernandez on the Australian side.
72': More points for Canada as Tessier scores a penalty kick.
75': Canada's Sophie de Goede is announced as the Mastercard Player of the Match.
76': A late try for Canada as Paquin storms across. No conversion.
80': Full time, with a score of Canada 46 - 5 Australia.
Canada vs Australia live-stream, TV channel
Canada
- TV channel: Paramount+
- Live stream: England Rugby YouTube
Australia
- TV channel: Stan Sports, Nine (select games)
- Live stream: England Rugby YouTube
UK
- TV channel: BBC Two
- Live stream: England Rugby YouTube
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