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Wales’ hopes of progressing in the World Cup were dashed after a devastating defeat by Canada at Salford. The Canadian team put on a commanding performance, securing a convincing win that ended Wales’ chances of advancing from Pool B. Despite a strong start from Wales, Canada’s dominance was clear as they secured a place in the knockout stages.
Canada’s victory was highlighted by a six-try blitz, with McKinley Hunt scoring twice in the first half and other players like Alysha Corrigan and Asia Hogan-Rochester also finding the try line. Taylor Perry and Brittany Kassil added to the tally after halftime, sealing the win for Canada. The flawless kicking display from Sophie de Goede further solidified Canada’s dominance on the field.
Both teams made changes going into the match, with Canada bolstering their lineup and Wales introducing a mix of experienced players and newcomers. Despite Wales’ early attempts to gain momentum, Canada’s clinical gameplay proved to be too much for them to handle. The match ended with Canada emerging victorious and Wales facing elimination from the tournament.
While Wales put up a fight throughout the game, they ultimately fell short against a formidable Canadian side. Despite the loss, there were moments of promise for Wales, but they were unable to match Canada’s efficiency and execution on the field. As Canada looks ahead to the knockout stages, Wales will shift their focus to their final group game against Fiji in Exeter
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