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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Aaron Bower

Women’s Rugby World Cup has only one quarter-final spot left to fill but plenty still to play for

The Australia team training
Australia can pip the USA to the last qualifying spot if they draw or gain a bonus point against England. If they beat the hosts they will win Pool A. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

After two compelling rounds with high scores, standout displays and even the odd thriller, the group stage of the Women’s Rugby World Cup reaches its crescendo this weekend. On the face of it, there may not seem much still in play with seven of the eight quarter-finalists already decided, but that could not be further from the truth.

Pool A is the one group where one of the two qualifiers has not yet been determined, with the USA and Australia in a fascinating battle to join England in the quarter-finals that will play out on Saturday afternoon and evening – and may not be decided until the final kick.

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