"Avoiding England was the objective on a beautifully bright and breezy day in Devon. But if they keep performing like this, avoiding Canada will become an equally pressing concern for the assorted tournament favourites. Kevin Rouet's side top Pool B after an assured display in attack and defence, and will face Australia in the quarter-finals, presuming things go to form in Brighton later."
"Emily Tuttosi, the Canada hooker, scored two of their six tries in this 40-19 victory, earning the player of the match award. Bryan Easson's Scotland, also through to the last eight after wins against Wales and Fiji, battled until the end but were overpowered by supremely well-drilled and cohesive opponents. The Scots have lost seven out of eight matches against Canada, the solitary success coming at the 1994 Rugby World Cup."
"With both sides qualified there was opportunity to properly enjoy a few significant landmarks. Tyson Beukeboom of Canada strode into the Sandy Park sunshine first, an 81st cap making her the country's record appearance-maker, male or female. The Canadian replacements Brittany Kassil and Courtney Holtkamp followed together on the occasion of their 50th caps. Sarah Bonar, the Scotland lock, was hitting a half century and led Scotland on to the pitch."
Canada beat Scotland 40-19, topping Pool B and set to face Australia in the quarter-finals. Emily Tuttosi, the Canada hooker, scored two of Canada's six tries and earned player of the match. Canada produced an assured display in attack and defence and overpowered Scotland, who had earlier secured quarter-final qualification with wins against Wales and Fiji. Scotland have lost seven of eight meetings with Canada, their sole win coming at the 1994 Rugby World Cup. Tyson Beukeboom earned an 81st cap to become Canada's record appearance-maker. Brittany Kassil, Courtney Holtkamp and Sarah Bonar reached 50 caps.
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