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Canada thrash Australia to set up Black Ferns semi

Canada thrash Australia to set up Black Ferns semi

Summary

Canada defeated Australia in a rugby World Cup quarter-final match with a score of 46-5, setting up a semi-final against current champions New Zealand. Canada scored seven tries in the game held at Ashton Gate, Bristol, while Australia managed only one try.

Key Facts

  • Canada scored 46 points against Australia's 5 in the quarter-final match.
  • Canada's Alysha Corrigan scored two tries during the game.
  • The match took place at Ashton Gate, Bristol.
  • Canada led 31-5 at half-time after scoring five tries in the first half.
  • Australia scored their only try through Desiree Miller.
  • Canada will face New Zealand in the semi-final on September 19.
  • The Canadian team used a fundraising campaign called "Mission: Win Rugby World Cup" for their tournament preparations.
  • Canada has reached the Rugby World Cup final once before, in 2014, where they lost to England.

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