"The sun is shining in Brighton as fans pour into the stadium with Jess Breach masks, cowboy hats and rose hats. This match is a sell-out and the atmosphere would blow the roof off if this stadium had one. If my maths is correct, Australia just need to avoid a defeat by 86 points to go through to the quarter-finals after the USA beat Samoa 60-0 earlier today."
"The Wallaroos just need a point to progress to the last eight and receive a huge boost with the return of captain Siokapesi Palu. Absent since early July, the backrower adds real ballast to a side that has continually looked dangerous ball-in-hand. They've got danger players in the back field with teenage sensation Caitlyn Halse needing something close to the game of her young life this afternoon."
"Here's a mad stat: Jess Breach has never been beaten in 49 Tests. It's a powerful pack that'll look to set a platform for the returning Zoe Harrison who is clearly in the driver's seat for the 10 jersey. Elli Kildunne also returns and has an immense bench in support. They really are world class from front to back."
Brighton hosts a sell-out crowd at the Amex with a lively, costume-filled atmosphere. Australia needs to avoid an 86-point defeat to progress to the quarter-finals after the USA defeated Samoa 60-0. The Wallaroos require a single point to reach the last eight and welcome the return of captain Siokapesi Palu, whose presence adds physical ballast and ball-carrying threat. Teenage Caitlyn Halse represents a key attacking outlet who must produce a standout performance. England present a seasoned, world-class pack and backs combination, led by the unbeaten Jess Breach and returning playmaker Zoe Harrison.
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