Scotland go down fighting against Canada to set up possible England quarter-final 

Canada and Scotland had already qualified for the knockout stages of the Women's Rugby World Cup but the game determined which of them would likely avoid England in the next round. 
Scotland were overpowered up front by Canada. Pic: Ben Birchall/PA Wire.

Scotland were overpowered up front by Canada. Pic: Ben Birchall/PA Wire.

Women's Rugby World Cup: Canada 40 Scotland 19

Scotland look set to face England in the World Cup quarter-finals after they went down fighting in a 40-19 loss to Canada at Exeter's Sandy Park.

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