England prepares to demonstrate its supremacy against Australia this Saturday, seeking to close the group stage with a resounding statement.
The Red Roses, after easily overcoming the United States and Samoa, anticipate an increase in the intensity of the game. Australia, for its part, is still struggling to secure its place in the knockout stage, especially after its 31-31 draw against the United States last week.
If the United States gets a bonus point against Samoa on Saturday, Australia will face the difficult task of getting a bonus point of their own against England that same night.
Given the Wallaroos’ need to score many points, fly-half Zoe Harrison noted that it’s an opportunity for the Red Roses to demonstrate their resilience in what is expected to be a fierce battle.
Harrison added that this match is crucial to make a mark in the upcoming encounters. “We are here to reach the top, they are here to stay in the competition. It will be an exciting match, they have something to play for, we also have something to fight for.” “It’s a rugby match, it’s going to be head-on. We are here to win against Australia and play our best rugby, because ultimately, that’s what we came to do. We want to enter the [playoff] matches in the best possible position.” Australia’s three-quarter line has shown its ability to score points in this tournament, with winger Desiree Miller scoring five tries and fullback Caitlyn Halse adding four in their first two matches. Halse, eighteen years old, stated that she and her teammates are ready to rise to the occasion in what is expected to be a nearly full stadium in Brighton.I think the most important thing in this game will be our defense, to show that we know what they have to do, but we are not going to let them do it.
Harrison
I have definitely grown up wanting to play on the international stage. I have never played in front of that kind of audience, so I will try to feed off the energy of the crowd and prepare for that match.
Halse
