Despite a tight first-half, CanadaB次元官网网址檚 womenB次元官网网址檚 15s team fell off toward the end in their game against World Cup rivals England, losing 51-12 on Sunday.

Currently ranked number three in the world, going against the best team in the world, according to World RugbyB次元官网网址檚 rankings, this game was a chance for Canada to prove their mettle.

Despite falling behind early, Canada was able to keep it close in the first 40 minutes of the game. Westshore RFC player Paige Farries was able to score a try, which inclusive conversion, gave Canada a lead of 7-5. But it didnB次元官网网址檛 last long, with England scoring another try and a penalty to stretch the score out to 15-7 before Canada replied with a try to make the score 15-12.

But those were the last points Canada would score in the game, as England put up 36 unanswered points, 31 in the second half, to win the game 51-12.

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CanadaB次元官网网址檚 Senior WomenB次元官网网址檚 15s squad next head to Wales to conclude their Fall Tour on Nov. 21.

Canada won both their previous games this fall, beating the USA twice in a double-header.

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