World Cup 2021 : Round Two (Women's)

Round two is completed so here are the match summaries.

England 54-4 Canada. (picture above)

The Ravens had plenty of possession early on but struggled to make the most of it. Unfortunately for then, when England got near their line points were conceded too easily. 30-0 the score at the turn around. Canada did manage a nice try but there was only one outcome. I would say from what I've seen so far, England will not win the WC.

PNG 70-0 Brazil.

Brazil had a mountain to climb against a much more experienced PNG Orchids. The wet weather wasn't respected so there was some scrappy play. There was strong defence from both sides too, but the difference was PNG were playing at the right end of the field and regularly turned chances into points. It was 18-0 to the Orchids at half time.

Frankly, I skipped through the second half as Brazil was too inexperienced to be here and a hard watch. I hope they learned something and it does give the game a lift in Brazil. 

Australia 92-0 France. 

I could not believe what I was seeing. Within a few minutes the two following incidents. An Australian player kicked on the 5th tackle into a French player at point blank range and somehow it was ruled played at. Then a Jillaroo player held the jersey of the tackler so she can't get up and ruled six again. Both led to tries. It was always going to be one result but the early officiating was a farce.

Needless to say, I don't watch rubbish so for the first time at the world cup I bypassed it. Get your act together WC officiating. You don't give a clearly better side pathetically unfair calls. 

New Zealand 34-4 Cook Is. 

The Kiwi Ferns were hot favourites over the Moana but wet conditions made handling tricky. Whenever they got near the Cooks line, points usually ensued. That said, just 14-0 when the teams changed ends. The Moana got one try which a small victory for them. Overall, the gap between the sides was obvious when it came to attacking play.