England vs Australia Preview & Prediction | 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup | Pool Stage

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England have already qualified the quarter-finals but can seal first place in Pool A by avoiding defeat to Australia in Brighton.

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England vs Australia prediction

Tournament hosts England posted their record Women’s Rugby World Cup win last weekend, Jess Breach scoring a hat-trick in a 92-4 thrashing of Samoa.

John Mitchell’s side are now assured of a quarter-final berth, and avoiding defeat here would ensure they advance as Pool A winners.

Australia played their part in a thrilling 31-31 draw with USA in York last weekend, but it was a frustrating one for head coach Joanne Yapp as her side were unable to close out the win that would have sealed their progression to the knockout stage.

The Walleroos’ fate is still in their own hands though, and they will know exactly what they need to do to progress given that third-placed USA play Samoa earlier in the day.

One of the tournament favourites, England are highly unlikely to slip up here and should make their class tell in a comfortable win.

England vs Australia tip: England to win with -40 handicap