Australia Aims to Upset England in Women's Rugby World Cup
The Women's Rugby World Cup clash between England and Australia promises to be an exciting encounter, with Australia looking to cause a major upset against the dominant Red Roses.
“They're not unbeatable - history says they've been beaten before - and it doesn't say we can't do that...”
Australia's co-captain, Emily Chancellor, is rallying her teammates to take on tournament favorites England in the Women's Rugby World Cup. Despite England's impressive 29-game winning streak, Chancellor believes her team can pull off an upset and make a strong statement in the tournament.
Path to Quarterfinals
A bonus-point loss or a tight defeat by England would likely be enough for Australia to reach the quarterfinals. However, Chancellor's ambition goes beyond just qualifying - she wants her team to break England's winning streak and make a deep run in the tournament.
England's Form
England has been in dominant form, with 27 straight wins, including comprehensive victories over Canada and France. They occupy the world number one spot in the rankings and are the favorites to win the tournament. However, Australia has shown promise in their recent performances and will be looking to capitalize on any mistakes England makes.
Australia's Chances
Given the competitive nature of the match, it's likely to be a closely contested and intense game. Australia will need to play to their strengths and exploit any weaknesses in England's game plan if they hope to pull off an upset. With the right strategy and execution, Chancellor believes her team can achieve the unexpected and make a statement in the tournament.
1 - Emily Chancellor (@WallaroosRugby) was the only player to make 20+ tackles (27) & win more than one turnover (2) in Round 1 of #RWC2025. Leader.#Wallaroos #USAvAUS pic.twitter.com/xeRApZMbE5
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Australia's women's rugby team, the Wallaroos, is gearing up for a potential upset in the competition. According to their coach, the team is focused on seizing the opportunity to make a significant impact. “We're looking forward to the opportunity we have to cause the upset of the competition,” she said. “If we say the last game was the game of the tournament, let's look for the upset of the tournament.”
The Wallaroos' previous match was a thrilling 31-31 draw against the United States, a team that had previously been dominated by England with a score of 69-7 and had also convincingly beaten Samoa 92-3 to secure a spot in the quarter-finals. Despite this, the Wallaroos are determined to capitalize on their momentum and create a surprise in the tournament.
Australia's women's rugby team, the Wallaroos, has a daunting record against England, with zero wins and seven losses. Their last meeting nearly two years ago resulted in a 42-7 thrashing by the Red Roses. However, flyhalf Tia Hinds is undaunted by this history, embracing the underdog role and stating, “It's always great to be the dark horse, you know, the pressure isn't on us.” Hinds believes this mindset allows Australia to play freely, without the weight of expectation, while England bears the pressure of being favorites.
Australia co-captain, Emily Chancellor is setting the tone 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/ozV8fle83D
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Hinds' confidence in the underdog status reflects the team's determination to cause an upset in the Women's Rugby World Cup. With a recent 31-31 draw against the United States, Australia is looking to build momentum and challenge England's dominance.
“The pressure is on England and there's really nothing for us to lose in this game.
“They're not unbeatable - history says they've been beaten before - and it doesn't say we can't do that.”
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