New Zealand vs Canada Women Predictions - New Zealand to prevail against Canada in WC semi-final clash
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- New Zealand are unbeaten in last 8 games; have lost once to Canada
- Canada have recorded 6 consecutive victories.
- New Zealand predicted to win semi-final.
New Zealand are the defending Women's Rugby World Cup champions and have an excellent record against Canada (Getty Images)
New Zealand vs Canada Women Predictions
- New Zealand vs Canada Women Predictions
- Head to Head
- New Zealand Women Form
- New Zealand Women Team News & Injuries
- Canada Form
- Canada Team News & Injuries
New Zealand have done well in the defence of their Women's World Cup Champions title so far. Canada are also in great shape but have seldom defeated New Zealand.
- New Zealand are undefeated in their last 8 fixtures.
- New Zealand have won 5 consecutive matches.
- Canada have won 6 consecutive games.
- Canada have lost 5 of their 7 meetings against New Zealand.
Head to Head
New Zealand have the advantage with five victories to one against Canada, including one draw in seven meetings.
New Zealand Women Form
New Zealand scored two tries in the first half against South Africa last weekend, but went into the break on level terms.
However, New Zealand were in top form during the second half, scoring six tries and two conversions to beat South Africa 46-17 in their Women's World Cup quarter-final clash.
Earlier in the tournament, New Zealand thrashed Spain 54-8, Japan 62-19, and Ireland 40-0 in Pool C.
New Zealand have a tough semi-final clash with Canada to overcome, but their record against their opponents is excellent, giving them the advantage to win and progress to their final.
New Zealand Women Team News & Injuries
Braxton Sorensen-McGee, Renee Holmes, and Kaipo Olsen-Baker each scored a brace against South Africa.
Theresa Setefano and Katelyn Vahaakolo each contributed a try in the match.
Braxton Sorensen-McGee kicked over two conversions, and Renee Holmes slotted one last weekend.
Forwards: Kate Henwood, Awhina Tangen-Wainohu, Chryss Viliko, Atlanta Lolohea,
Vici-Rose Green, Georgia Ponsonby, Tanya Kalounivale, Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu, Amy Rule, Laura Bayfield, Alana Bremner, Chelsea Bremner, Maiakawanakaulani Roos, Liana Mikaele-Tu’u, Jorja Miller, Kaipo Olsen-Baker, Layla Sae, Kennedy Tukuafu
Backs: Iritana Hohaia, Maia Joseph, Risaleaana Pouri-Lane, Kelly Brazier, Ruahei Demant, Logo-I-Pulotu, Lemapu-Atai’i, Sylvia Brunt, Amy du Plessis, Theresa Setefano, Stacey Waaka, Renee Holmes, Ayesha Leti-I’iga, Braxton Sorensen-McGee, Katelyn Vahaakolo, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe
Canada Form
Canada produced an excellent first-half display against Australia last weekend, scoring five tries and three conversions to lead 31-5 at the break.
Canada added two tries, a conversion, and a penalty to their points tally in the second half to comfortably beat Australia in their Women's World Cup quarter-final match.
During the fixtures of Pool B, Canada thumped Fiji 65-7, Wales 42-0, and Scotland 40-19.
Canada have been in great touch during the tournament, scoring plenty of tries, and will have the belief they can win their semi-final against New Zealand. However, they have only registered one victory against their opponents in seven meetings.
Canada Team News & Injuries
Alysha Corrigan scored a brace against Australia.
Asia Hogan-Rochester, Sophie de Goede, McKinley Hunt, Fabiola Forteza, and Karen Paquin each scored a try last weekend.
Sophie de Goede slotted four conversions in the match.
Alex Tessier kicked over a solitary penalty.
Forwards: Brittany Kassil, Caroline Crossley, Courtney O'Donnell, DaLeaka Menin, Emily Tuttosi, Fabiola Forteza, Gabrielle Senft, Gillian Boag, Julia Omokhuale, Karen Paquin, Laetitia Royer, Maya Montiel, McKinley Hunt, Mikiela Nelson, Olivia DeMerchant, Rachel Smith, Sophie de Goede, Taylor McKnight, Tyson Beukeboom
Backs: Alexandra Tessier, Alysha Corrigan, Asia Hogan-Rochester, Claire Gallagher, Fancy Bermudez, Florence Symonds, Julia Schell, Justine Pelletier, Paige Farries, Sarah-Maude Lachance, Shoshanah Seumanutafa, Taylor Perry
Verdict
Both teams have performed well in the Women's Rugby World Cup so far, but New Zealand have a better record against Canada, giving them the edge to come out on top and cover the -3.5 handicap.
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