New Zealand vs Canada Preview & Prediction | 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup | Semi-Final
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Holders New Zealand have a significant obstacle ahead of them in the semi-final as they must navigate their way past world number two-ranked side Canada.
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New Zealand squad
Squad: 1. Chryss Viliko, 2. Georgia Ponsonby, 3. Tanya Kalounivale, 4. Maiakawanakaulani Roos, 5. Alana Bremner, 6. Liana Mikaele-Tu’u, 7. Kennedy Tukuafu (c), 8. Kaipo Olsen-Baker, 9. Risi Pouri-Lane, 10. Ruahei Demant (c), 11. Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, 12. Sylvia Brunt, 13. Stacey Waaka, 14. Braxton Sorensen-McGee, 15. Renee Holmes
Replacements: 16. Atlanta Lolohea, 17. Kate Henwood, 18. Amy Rule, 19. Chelsea Bremner, 20. Layla Sae, 21. Maia Joseph, 22. Theresa Setefano, 23. Ayesha Leti-I’iga
Canada squad
Squad: 1. McKinley Hunt, 2. Emily Tuttosi, 3. DaLeaka Menin, 4. Sophie de Goede, 5. Courtney O’Donnell, 6. Caroline Crossley, 7. Karen Paquin, 8. Fabiola Forteza, 9. Justine Pelletier, 10. Taylor Perry, 11. Asia Hogan-Rochester, 12. Alex Tessier, 13. Florence Symonds, 14. Alysha Corrigan, 15. Julia Schell
Replacements: 16. Gillian Boag, 17. Brittany Kassil, 18. Olivia DeMerchant, 19. Tyson Beukeboom, 20. Laetitia Royer, 21. Gabrielle Senft, 22. Olivia Apps, 23. Shoshanah Seumanutafa
New Zealand vs Canada prediction
Reigning champions New Zealand continued their pursuit of a Women’s Rugby World Cup threepeat by seeing off fellow Southern Hemisphere side South Africa in last weekend’s quarter-final.
The six-time winners made a slow start against the Springbok Women but made their superiority tell in the second period, ultimately winning 46-17 in Exeter.
Canada also posted 46 points – conceding just five – in their quarter-final triumph over Australia in Bristol. Kevin Rouet’s side ran in seven tries in a dominant display that will surely have the Black Ferns concerned.
This is a clash between two of the most fluent attacking sides in the tournament. Canada have reached the final once before – in 2014 – but this is considered the best side they have ever assembled.
Ranked second in the world, one place above their opponents, they will firmly believe they can navigate their way past the Black Ferns, but the Women’s World Cup often brings the best out of New Zealand and we’re backing them to edge a potential classic.
New Zealand vs Canada tip: New Zealand to win
