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Patchy England beat Australia to set up Scotland quarter-final

Patchy England beat Australia to set up Scotland quarter-final

Summary

England's women's rugby team defeated Australia with a score of 47-7 to secure a spot in the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, where they will face Scotland. Despite a first-half struggle, England improved their performance, helped by key players Sadia Kabeya and Kelsey Clifford, each scoring twice. Some players, Ellie Kildunne and Hannah Botterman, left the game due to injuries.

Key Facts

  • England beat Australia 47-7 in the Women's Rugby World Cup.
  • England will play Scotland in the quarter-finals.
  • The match was watched by 30,433 fans, including the Princess of Wales.
  • Sadia Kabeya and Kelsey Clifford each scored two tries for England.
  • Key players Ellie Kildunne and Hannah Botterman were injured during the game.
  • England's victory extends their winning streak to 30 matches.
  • The quarter-final will take place in Bristol on Sunday, September 14, at 16:00 BST.
  • The win matches a previous record run by England that ended in the 2022 World Cup final.

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