- England defeated Canada 21-12 in the WXV 1 final in Vancouver
- Red Roses extend their winning streak to 20 with three-try victory
England has secured back-to-back WXV1 titles with a classy 21-12 comeback victory over Canada that clinches them a 20th successive victory and confirms them as the hot favourites for the 2025 Rugby World Cup next August. In a tightly-fought contest, the Red Roses outlasted the home side with three-tries and stout defence to prevail.
Canada took England close to the wire in the World Cup semi-final in 2022, and had defeated New Zealand to win the Pacific Four Series earlier this year. By notching big WXV victories over France and Ireland, they entered this showdown as world No 2. If anyone could beat England it was Canada, and if it was ever to happen, it was now.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/oct/13/england-defy-canada-to-secure-20th-straight-win-and-clinch-wxv-1-title
Author : Angus Fontaine
Publish date : 2024-10-13 04:17:46
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