England women's rugby team prepare to face Canada in upcoming test match
According to BBC Sport, England women’s rugby team prepare to face Canada this Saturday at Sandy Park in Exeter, aiming to build on their 33-13 World Cup final victory over Canada. Canada’s Sophie de Goede says she still has trouble sleeping while Kevin Rouet downplays revenge, focusing on future World Cup matches in 2029. The fixture follows England’s schedule against New Zealand with two further tests against Canada in Toronto and Ottawa, described as an audition for the 2029 World Cup.
Key facts
- 01England women vs Canada is scheduled for this Saturday at Sandy Park in Exeter; England beat Canada 33-13 in the 2025 World Cup final.
- 02Canada captain Sophie de Goede says she cannot sleep four to five nights a week due to the final; coach Kevin Rouet downplays revenge, focusing on World Cup 2029.
- 03England then play New Zealand, followed by two more tests against Canada in Toronto and Ottawa; described as an audition for the 2029 World Cup.
- 04RFU: about 13 England Qualified Players (EQP) on average per matchday squad will remain; changes include removal of club injury credit; 2027-28 season rules mean injuries on international duty are the only eligible injuries for EQP status.
- 05Canada uses England’s domestic PWR league to develop players; 25 Canadians are in PWR; Canada’s staff includes Kevin Rouet and Alex Austerberry.
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