The Jillaroos have moved into the Rugby League World Cup Final after an expected victory against the Canadian Ravens at Southern Cross Group Stadium.
In what was a predictable game, the home side looked as dominate as ever and put the visitors to the sword in the first twenty minutes.
The second-half was a more impressive effort from Canada, as they held the Australians for long periods and managed to get over the line themselves.
Natasha Smith was excellent for Canada and the Australians were solid right across the park with Caitlin Moran providing the impetus for many of the attacking movements that made the Canadian defence look average.
The Aussies march on to face New Zealand in the final and the Canadians will hold their heads high after an improved performance, considering the flogging they copped mid-week.
Final score
Australia 56
Canada 6
Australia and Canada face off for the second time this week in a semi-final of the Women’s Rugby League World Cup. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 4pm (AEDT).
After an 88-0 drubbing four days ago. Canada will look to a much improved performance against the most powerful women’s team in the world. The real dangers for Canada will be their confidence levels after such a hammering and the fatigue factor.
The Australian are running on top of the ground and will look to pile on the points again. Whether they play a full strength team or rest a few for the tough final against, most likely, New Zealand next Saturday will be interesting.
However, knowing the passion in the team and the limited opportunities to play international football, it seems unlikely many of the girls will want to miss out on this one.
In what will be another training session for the Australians, it will be interesting to see how the Canadians react to the loss mid-week and let’s hope they show a bit of fire and steel and really take the game up to the Aussies.
Prediction
Framing a points margin is the real challenge in this one with the Australians certain winners. It is hard to see the Jillaroos taking their foot off the pedal yet Canada may have learned a few things from the previous match.
Australia 64, Canada 6
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Zac Jones
Roar Rookie
Just League Matt.. Canada didnt know what Rugby League was till a couple weeks before the Tournament! Throw them in the "World" Cup and they get to the semi finals! All other sport is light years ahead bothe women and men
Cathar Treize
Guest
Should watch before commenting. Is it just league or all footy codes just out of interest?
Stuart Thomas
Expert
The Jillaroos have moved into the Rugby League World Cup Final after an expected victory against the Canadian Ravens at Southern Cross Group Stadium. In what was a predictable game, the home side looked as dominate as ever and put the visitors to the sword in the first twenty minutes. The second-half was a more impressive effort from Canada, as they held the Australians for long periods and managed to get over the line themselves. Natasha Smith was excellent for Canada and the Australians were solid right across the park with Caitlin Moran providing the impetus for many of the attacking movements that made the Canadian defence look average. The Aussies march on to face New Zealand in the final and the Canadians will hold their heads high after an improved performance, considering the flogging they copped mid-week. Final score Australia 58 Canada 6
Stuart Thomas
Expert
A great win for the Aussies and a proud comeback from Canada. Well played to both teams. Match report to follow in ten minutes.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Full-Time Australia 58 Canada 6
Stuart Thomas
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80' Great attack from the Canadians yet the Australians clean up well.
Stuart Thomas
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Last tackle option for Canada.
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78' Australia lose control and the Canadians have a chance to move forward.................penalty Canada, and they move deep into attack.
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77' The Australians kick on the last and Patrinos cleans up the ball before it is stripped by the Jillaroos and they have another shot at the line.
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76' Australia 58 Canada 6
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These Australian forwards are big and powerful...................a dominating display. However, the Canadians have pulled them back from the result earlier in the week.
Stuart Thomas
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The kick on the last is poor, again, and the Jillaroos will get a seven tackle set.
Stuart Thomas
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73' Canada should be proud of this second-half effort.
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Canada with the penalty and the chance to attack.
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72' Australia 58 Canada 6
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TRY Australia.........the conversion is successful from Moran.
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68' Hancock crashes over through some awful defence and the conversion should be simple.
Stuart Thomas
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'67 This second-half has been competitive. Well done Canada. Unfortunately they make an error near their line and a try is coming.
Stuart Thomas
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65' Australia 52 Canada 6
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63' TRY Australia as Davis-Walsh scores under the posts of a Moran pass.....................the conversion is unsuccessful