Canada’s high-intensity style of rugby will clash with England’s formidable Red Roses in the Women’s Rugby World Cup final on Saturday. The anticipated showdown at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium, with a capacity crowd of 82,000, is set to be a record-breaking event for women’s rugby.
Looking ahead to the match, Canada’s 38-year-old coach Kevin Rouet expressed excitement about facing England, acknowledging the challenge of playing against the top-ranked team in the world. On the other side, England’s coach John Mitchell praised Canada’s performance and acknowledged their well-deserved spot in the final.
England enters the final on a remarkable 32-game winning streak, with only one loss in their last 63 tests, a defeat against New Zealand in the previous World Cup final. Canada, ranked second, secured their spot in the final by defeating New Zealand in the semifinals and remains unbeaten in their last 12 matches.
Bookmakers favor England to win the final, with Canada listed as the underdog. Both teams have announced unchanged lineups for the final, showcasing strong forward packs and dynamic backline players.
Despite Canada’s historical struggles against England, they have shown significant improvement and competitiveness in recent encounters. The Canadian team’s free-flowing style of play, characterized by quick passes and aggressive forward play, has impressed many.
Having had more time to prepare this year, Canada aims to challenge England and potentially claim the top spot in the world rankings with a victory. The stage is set for an exciting and closely contested final between two powerhouse teams in women’s rugby.