Canada Faces New Zealand in Women's Rugby World Cup Semi-Final

Canada has named an unchanged squad for their Women's Rugby World Cup semifinal against defending champions New Zealand at Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol. Canada, currently ranked second globally, has shown remarkable progress by beating New Zealand for the first time 18 months ago, securing the Pacific Four Series title, and drawing their most recent match 27-27. Coach Kevin Rouet expressed confidence in the team's ability to win, highlighting their consistent performance over the past two years. Veteran flanker Karen Paquin will earn her 50th cap and is a key player, along with Saracens' Sophie de Goede as captain. The semifinal winner will face either England or France in the final at Twickenham on September 27. Canada's strong offensive statistics, including leading in carries and ranking second in offloads, underline their competitive edge in the tournament.