Women's World Cup 2022 Rugby

Follow Daily Mail Australia's live blog for the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash between England and Australia, in what is the ultimate case of ...

The national anthems have been sung, and we are ready for action. It's been a error-riddled start to the game for both sides, in what can only be described as monsoonal conditions. This is relentless attack by the Red Roses. Gaps are beginning to open up in the gallant Aussie defensive line, who have been forced into 69 tackles to England's 25. 'I think they've been able to put England under a lot of pressure for the first 30 minutes or so, they kept them to seven points. 45m out with a heavy ball and sodden ground, she was never going to make it. It was like the England girls were pushing up against an empty scrum machine at training there. A clever kick from Zoe Harrison drew the error and England got EXACTLY the start they were after. Can't speak any higher of the game Marlie Packer has had today, been relentless but also so creative and energetic closer to the line. That is huge and it will go a long way towards how the game plays out.' Easily the best player on the park. Perennially under-funded by Rugby Australia, if the national body invests in these women, they will return the favour with more consistent play.