Pacific Four – Canada vs Australia – ARN Guide – Americas Rugby News

Second place within the Pacific 4 is up for grabs for the winner of the match finale at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa on Friday night. Canada will tackle Australia in a match that may even decide seeding heading into the year-end WXV match.

The Canadians held their very own for 60 minutes in opposition to the world champions on Saturday however fell away within the ultimate quarter. Kévin Rouet has rejigged his backline in response with two extra modifications developing entrance and two potential debutantes among the many reserves.

Claire Gallagher makes her first take a look at begin at flyhalf after successful her first cap as a alternative in opposition to New Zealand. Out vast it’s a trio of alterations with Alysha Corrigan, Sarah-Maude Lachance, and Maddy Grant taking on the No13, No14, and No15 jerseys respectively.

Up entrance it’s a primary begin at loosehead prop for McKinley Hunt as she makes the swap from the second row. On the blindside flank Sara Svoboda rotates in for Gabrielle Senft. Entrance row duo Mya Brubacher and Sara Cline are set for his or her first worldwide outings off the bench.

The Wallaroos impressed in a one-sided win over the Eagles on Saturday, making up for his or her earlier shutout defeat to the Black Ferns. Jay Tregonning has rewarded his aspect with an nearly similar lineup, although there are two notable additions to the bench.

Siokapesi Palu takes over for goal-kicker Cecilia Smith in the one change to the run-on aspect. Common captain Piper Duck has returned from damage however settles for a spot on the bench. World Cup prop Madison Schuck can also be again within the match day 23.

Heat temperatures and clear skies are on the forecast, which units the stage for one more thrilling contest. Canada have by no means misplaced to Australia in 4 earlier conferences, although their most up-to-date a yr in the past was the closest to this point. All eyes can be on the newcomer Gallagher for the Maple Leafs, although she could have an inexperienced pack and halfback accomplice to take some strain off. Count on a really aggressive match however the dwelling aspect takes the favorites tag.

Kickoff is ready for 7pm native time, 4pm Pacific. TSN 1 will broadcast in Canada with FloRugby streaming within the USA and World Rugby to viewers elsewhere.

CANADA
1 McKinley Hunt, 2 Emily Tuttosi, 3 DaLeaka Menin, 4 Tyson Beukeboom, 5 Courtney Holtkamp, 6 Sara Svoboda, 7 Fabiola Forteza, 8 Sophie de Goede (capt.), 9 Justine Pelletier, 10 Claire Gallagher, 11 Paige Farries, 12 Sara Kaljuvee, 13 Fancy Bermudez, 14 Florence Symonds, 15 Sabrina Poulin

Replacements: 16 Mya Brubacher, 17 Sara Cline, 18 Alex Ellis, 19 Laetitia Royer, 20 Gabrielle Senft, 21 Olivia Apps, 22 Julia Schell, 23 Fancy Bermudez

AUSTRALIA
1 Bree-Anna Cheatham, 2 Adiana Talakai, 3 Eva Karpani, 4 Michaela Leonard (capt.), 5 Kaitlan Leaney, 6 Ashley Marsters, 7 Emily Chancellor, 8 Grace Hamilton, 9 Layne Morgan, 10 Arabella McKenzie, 11 Ivania Wong, 12 Siokapesi Palu, 13 Georgina Friedrichs, 14 Maya Stewart, 15 Lori Cramer

Replacements: 16 Tania Naden, 17 Madison Schuck, 18 Bridie O’Gorman, 19 Sera Naiqama, 20 Piper Duck, 21 Jasmin Huriwai, 22 Trilleen Pomare, 23 Alana Elisaia

Date: Friday, July 14
Venue: TD Place Stadium, Ottawa
Kickoff: 19:00 native (16:00 Pacific)
Broadcasts: FloRugby, TSN 1, World Rugby

Referee: Sara Cox (England)
Assistants: Amelia Luciano (USA) & Jenny Lui (USA)
TMO: Andrew McMenemy (Scotland)

HISTORICAL RESULTS
2022-06-17 – Australia 10, Canada 22 (Auckland)
2017-08-26 – Australia 12, Canada 43 (Belfast)
2017-06-17 – Australia 5, Canada 45 (Rotorua)
2014-06-06 – Australia 0, Canada 22 (Tauranga)