Predictions, team updates, betting advice, and odds for the Women's Rugby World Cup in Pool A, where scores could soar during the group stage matchup
Rugby World Cup Kicks Off with Exciting Finals in Pool A
The Women's Rugby World Cup is underway, and Pool A is shaping up to be an exciting battle for the last quarter-final spot. As it stands, Australia occupies the second spot following their 31-31 draw with the USA last week.
The USA finds themselves needing to score more than 100 points to overtake Australia and secure the last quarter-final spot. This is a daunting task, considering Australia holds a 111-point advantage in points difference over the USA.
Meanwhile, the match between England and Australia, to be broadcast on BBC Two at 5pm on Saturday, could potentially decide the fate of the USA. If England gives up a 46-point start against Australia, as predicted, it could pave the way for the USA to clinch the spot if they manage to earn a bonus-point win against Samoa while Australia picks up nothing against England.
Samoa, who are without a try at the tournament, should get chances to put that right if the game opens up. However, they are close to 60-point underdogs against the USA, according to odds.
The Eagles are also heavy favourites in their other match against Samoa, with a predicted scoreline of over 71.5 points.
In another competitive clash, Wales take on Fiji at 2.45pm on Saturday, the only competitive match in Saturday's final round of group games. Wales are five-point favourites to claim a consolation victory against Fiji, who, along with Wales, have already been eliminated from the tournament.
Elsewhere, both Scotland and Canada have already secured their place in the knockout stage. Scotland gets a 28-point start against Canada in their match, to be broadcast on BBC Two at midday on Saturday.
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Don't miss the action as the teams fight for a spot in the quarter-finals. The match between Canada and Scotland will be followed by the highly anticipated England vs Australia match, and the day will conclude with the Wales vs Fiji clash. Catch all the action on BBC Two.
