The winner into the semi finals, the loser goes home. Spain were impatient and making mistakes. It was 16-6 to the Wheelaroos after 16-6, 20-10 in 30 minutes. Youth and speed favoured the Aussies too and the 32-10 score at the turn around was a good place to be. Spain gave a crack in the second period but were not good enough to catch up.
England 121-0 Ireland
It was only going to be a deluge of points from England and they didn't disappoint. The speed and execution had them up 66-0 at the break. A world record crowd of over 3,800 saw a repeat of the first half.
France 116-6 USA
It was always going to be a one sided match, damage limitation the goal of the USA. The 64-0 half time score one both sides could be reasonably satisfied with. A great game to admire France's speed and skill but not a nail biter by any means.
Wales 70-36 Scotland (picture above)
An important game to decide who advanced to the semi finals. At the quarter mark, Wales was ahead 24-6 and 36-20 at the break. Wales were the better but the score was close enough to make it anyone's. The second period Wales raced away with it. Wales into the semis.
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