Canada Destroys New Zealand and Advances to the Women’s Rugby World Cup Final
BRISTOL, England – Canada has proven to be an unstoppable force in the Women’s Rugby World Cup. Following an impressive victory over New Zealand with a score of 34-19, the Canadian team has secured its place in the tournament final.
Before the match, Canada’s coach, Kévin Rouet, had expressed that his team preferred to go unnoticed. However, the four victories prior to the match with New Zealand demonstrated Canada’s strength. Now, New Zealand also knows it, after suffering a historic defeat.
Canada, currently ranked second globally, has maintained an undefeated record in its last three encounters against New Zealand. The Canadian team, led by figures like Sophie de Goede and Justine Pelletier, has exhibited exceptional play.New Zealand’s defeat marked their biggest margin of defeat in a World Cup match, the most points conceded in the tournament, and the most tries conceded by the team.
Canada’s path to success was fueled by a fundraising campaign that raised nearly 1 million Canadian dollars, providing them with the platform to shine.
We have defied the odds time and again and that has a way of uniting us, propelling us forward, and fostering that knowledge in the group that we can overcome anything.
Sophie De Goede
The match was full of excitement, with Canada captivating New Zealand from the first minutes. The Canadian team demonstrated a multifaceted game, utilizing the sky, dominating the confrontations, and showing impressive game speed.Canada demonstrated its superiority, scoring four tries in the first half. De Goede’s outstanding performance, both in attack and defense, was fundamental to the team’s success.
In the second half, Canada continued its dominance, scoring a fifth try and resisting New Zealand’s comeback attempts. De Goede’s performance was exceptional, but the team’s success was a collective effort.Coach Rouet expressed his satisfaction and confidence in the team, highlighting the importance of maintaining focus for the next match.
Canada will now face the winner of the match between England and France in the final next Saturday. The Canadian team has proven to be a serious contender, and their victory over New Zealand is a testament to their potential.
The final score of 34-19 reflected Canada’s superiority. Despite the praise for their offensive game, Canada’s defensive strength cannot be underestimated, as they managed to contain a New Zealand team with outstanding players.Despite New Zealand’s attempts to come back, Canada remained calm and secured their victory. The team demonstrated their ability to maintain control of the game.
Captain Tessier praised the players’ effort and highlighted the importance of the team’s strategy. Canada has proven to be a team to be reckoned with in this World Cup.
Canada, which now has an extra day of rest before the final, is no longer an unknown team and has established itself as a top contender. As De Goede said, “We’ve gone from being the dark horse to the underdog. We’ll see what the next step is in the final.”
