‘Why not?’ – Scotland aim for Canada upset

Pool B of the Rugby World Cup for Women: Canada v. Scotland

Date: Saturday, September 6th, 2019 Kick-off: 12:00 BST

Scotland believe they can turn on Canada in Exeter on Saturday, which would give it a shock of a shock shock shock, and it is this kind of shock that only gives a tournament.

The gap between these two positions is much larger than those four ranking spots, despite the fact that second versus sixth in the world rankings does not immediately leap off the page like a typical David v. Goliath game.

It’s very difficult to imagine that the tournament winners won’t be from that quartet because of the tournament favorites England, New Zealand, and, when the mood strikes, France.

The Canadians defeated Fiji (65 ), Wales (42), and Japan (42), in a ruthless manner, to start the World Cup like a train.

There is undoubtedly a gulf between them and Scotland, but the underdogs believe there can be a solution, even for one game.

Why the hell not try them when we’re going into this weekend, we’re like, “Wow, why not?” “,” prop Lisa Cockburn remarked.

“We are aware that Canada has a really good setup and a really good playing style.” They are very quick, very skilled, and will throw the kitchen sink at us.

We’ve done a lot of analysis on them, we’ve got a really good game plan, and it’s working now. It has been specifically designed for each game.

“So I’m really optimistic, and I think, why not upend the World Cup and possibly upend a few people,” I said.

The only thing Scotland can do is avoid the top one team in the quarter-finals if they can defeat the number two team in the world.

In the last eight, where their journey would surely come to an end, would Scotland, as expected, come in second in Pool B behind Canada. A Scottish victory over England in their own competition would be a shock equal to anything that had ever happened at a World Cup, whether it was for women or men.

Better to choose a different course, one that would place the United States or Australia in the quarter-final. Still a challenging task, but not quite the Red Roses’ impossible mission.

Head coach Bryan Easson, who will soon be retiring, spoke this week about “routes to the semi-final and final,” which is bold talk for a team that has been mired in off-field chaos this week.

Scotland’s victories over Wales and Fiji have given them the opportunity to pursue a unique endeavor thanks to the likes of Francesca McGhie, Rhona Lloyd, and Emma Orr.

A victory over Canada would be unique in and prepare them for a campaign that will endure forever.

“You want to take on the best, and Canada are undoubtedly up there as one of the best, if not the best team in this tournament right now,” Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm said.

We are aware of the challenge that lies ahead, but that makes us happy. We as Scots adore that underdog mindset. It will be two competing for the title because I am aware that Canadians also consider themselves to be underdogs.

“We’re looking at this game as an opportunity to go out there and deliver an even better performance than we did in the opening two games,” said the team.