{"id":247103,"date":"2022-10-28T02:01:23","date_gmt":"2022-10-28T02:01:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=247103"},"modified":"2022-10-28T20:58:54","modified_gmt":"2022-10-28T20:58:54","slug":"world-cup-surprise-in-bid-for-all-time-finals-upset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=247103","title":{"rendered":"World Cup surprise in bid for all-time finals upset"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Wallaroos have sprung a selection surprise as Australia tries to pull off one of the great sporting upsets<\/a> against England in Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal.<\/p>\n

Coach Jay Tregonning has handed Layne Morgan a start at halfback ahead of the well performed Iliseva Batibasaga, who wore No.9 in all three group games.<\/p>\n

Tregonning has also switched goalkicker \ufeffLori Cramer from fullback to the left wing as Pauline Piliae-Rasabale returns to the No.15 jersey for the clash at Waitakere Stadium.<\/p>\n

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\"Layne<\/p>\n

The forward pack is unchanged from the tense win over Wales.\ufeff<\/p>\n

"The Wallaroos have earned the right to be in this quarterfinal," Australia captain Shannon Parry said.<\/p>\n

"We're here because of the sacrifices we've made, the hard work we've put in, and the support from the Wallaroos staff and families."<\/p>\n

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\"Claudia<\/p>\n

Since losing to New Zealand in 2019, England have peeled off a remarkable 28 straight wins – a tier one Test rugby world record \ufefffor men or women.<\/a><\/p>\n

The men's world record streak of 18 is shared by the 2015-16 All Blacks and Eddie Jones' England side of 2015-17\ufeff.<\/p>\n

"It's an honour to be able to compete against one of the best teams in the world," Parry said.<\/p>\n

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"We don't often get a chance to play against the northern hemisphere sides \u2013 it's a completely different style of rugby \u2013 and it's been invaluable experience for the squad.<\/p>\n

"We're here to win this quarterfinal – we're not backing away from the challenge, and I am sure we'll feel the support coming from the other side of the ditch."<\/p>\n

Tregonning has also brought Mahalia Murphy and Cecilia Smith onto the bench for the first time during the World Cup.<\/p>\n

\"Wayward<\/p>\n

"I'm proud of how our players have developed during our time at the Rugby World Cup," Tregonning said.<\/p>\n

"Every week, I see improvements, I see players push themselves harder, and their determination to grow. Our mindset is the same as it was for the opening game \u2013 there is no pressure on us, the pressure is on England to perform."<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, England captain Sarah Hunter will become her country's most-capped rugby player, men's or women's, as she prepares for her 138th Test.<\/p>\n

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The 37-year-old No.8 will break the record held by Rocky Clark.\ufeff<\/p>\n

"The way she conducts herself in everything she does both on and off the field is admirable," England coach Simon Middleton said of Hunter.<\/p>\n

"Her people skills, ability to lead and communicate with people from all walks of life makes her stand out. She takes pride in everything she does and does it to the best of her ability.<\/p>\n

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"I think as a sports person the one thing you hope you can do when you look back is to be able to say to yourself 'I couldn't have given more, I've been the best I could be' – Sarah is one of the very few who will be able to unequivocally do that.<\/p>\n

"She is a unique person and captain."<\/p>\n

WALLAROOS (15-1):<\/strong> \ufeffPauline Piliae-Rasabale, Bienne Terita, Georgina Friedrichs, Sharni Williams, Lori Cramer, Arabella McKenzie, Layne Morgan, Grace Hamilton, Shannon Parry (c), Emily Chancellor, Grace Kemp, Michaela Leonard, Bridie O'Gorman, Adiana Talakai, Liz Patu<\/p>\n

Reserves:<\/strong> Tania Naden, Emily Robinson, Eva Karpani, Sera Naiqama, Piper Duck, Iliseva Batibasaga, Cecilia Smith, Mahalia Murphy<\/p>\n

ENGLAND (15-1):<\/strong> \ufeffHelena Rowland, Lydia Thompson, Emily Scarratt, Tatyana Heard, Abby Dow, Zoe Harrison, Leanne Infante, Sarah Hunter (c), Marlie Packer, Alex Matthews, Abbie Ward, Zoe Aldcroft, Sarah Bern, Amy Cokayne, Vickii Cornborough<\/p>\n

Reserves:<\/strong> Lark Davies, Hannah Botterman, Maud Muir, Rosie Galligan, Poppy Cleall, Lucy Packer, Holly Aitchison, Ellie Kildunne<\/p>\n

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