"Expansive attacking rugby? Tick. Pick and go tries? Tick. Impressive defence and holding up tries? Tick. This Canada performance underlined why they are among the tournament favourites and had everything to set-up a tasty semi-final against the defending champions, New Zealand. The wing Alysha Corrigan was a bright spark, scoring twice, as was Karin Paquin while the dependable Sophie de Goede had another solid outing for the side she used to skipper."
"Defeat for Australia not only sent them home but it brought a close to the head coach Jo Yapp's reign. The former England captain had two years in charge of the team and it is not yet known where she will next coach. Pyrotechnics welcomed the teams off of the bus as well as drums and enthusiastic crowds bobbing and weaving to get a glimpse of the players."
"Supporters in the stands were interviewed pre-match and some had travelled from Vancouver to support their team and they were rewarded with a dominant and stylish win. Australia could not live up to their brilliant start against England last week, keeping the Red Roses from scoring until the 33rd minute, as poor defence saw Canada spot space and Asia Hogan-Rochester sniped to go over. But they were quick to respond with a sumptuous effort from Desiree Miller, with her sixth of the tournament."
Canada produced expansive, fluid attacking rugby combined with effective pick-and-go tries and resolute defence that included holding up opposition tries. Alysha Corrigan scored twice, Karin Paquin made major contributions, and Sophie de Goede provided a dependable performance for the side she once captained. The comprehensive win positioned Canada as strong tournament favourites and set up a semi-final against defending champions New Zealand. Australia’s defeat ended Jo Yapp’s two-year tenure as head coach, with her next role currently unknown. The match featured vibrant atmosphere elements, including pyrotechnics, drums, travelling supporters, and notable individual efforts from Desiree Miller and Asia Hogan-Rochester.
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