The two nations each have two wins after two days of the group stage.
Reigning world champions New Zealand and third-ranked World Rugby nation Canada advanced to the quarter-finals of the Women’s Rugby World Cup after matchday two on Sunday, organizers said .
In Pool A, the “Black Ferns”, victorious over Australia (41-17) then Wales (56-12), occupy first place with ten points before playing their last match on Saturday against Scotland. , last with 2 points.
The second qualifying place will be decided in this pool between the “Wallaroos” (2nd, 4 pts) and Wales (3rd, 4 pts), who will face each other on the same day.
As for the Canadians, they are also at the top of their group (B) with ten points, after two victories, acquired on Sunday against Italy (22-12) and against Japan (41-5) last weekend.
On the last day, they will face the Americans (3rd, 5 pts), in the fight for a place in the quarters with the “Azzurre” (2nd, 5 pts) who will be opposed to the Japanese, last without any point.
Saturday, the English, big favorites of the event, had also won their ticket for the quarter after their narrow victory against France (13-7) – the 27th victory in a row for the “Red Roses”, a record.