Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final in England: Kildunne to be absent due to head trauma
England has secured a place in the knockout phase of the ongoing rugby union tournament, finishing at the top of Pool A with a record-breaking 30 consecutive Test wins. The Red Roses, coached by Simon Middleton, who was formerly the coach of New Zealand's men's All Blacks, delivered a commanding performance against Australia.
The match started with a shock for England as Australia took an early lead. However, the English team responded admirably, regaining control of the game and maintaining their unbeaten streak. Zoe Harrison, England's reliable fly-half, landed six of her seven conversion attempts, contributing significantly to England's total.
The first half of the match was competitive, with Australia executing their strategies effectively. However, England came out hard in the second half, with tries from Sadia Kabeya, Kelsey Clifford, Adiana Talakai, Jess Breach, Abbie Ward, and Sarah Bern extending their lead. The scoreline in the second half blew out a bit, reflecting England's dominance.
Unfortunately, England's full-back Ellie Kildunne and loosehead prop Hannah Botterman had to leave the game early due to concussion symptoms and a muscle spasm, respectively. Kildunne will go through return-to-play protocols, and her exact return date is not yet publicly available.
Australia, despite the defeat, qualified as group runners-up, ahead of the United States on points difference. They will face Canada in the quarter-finals, while England will meet Scotland in the last eight of the tournament a week on Sunday at Bristol's Ashton Gate.
Joanne Yapp, the coach of Australia, who was once an England captain, will be looking to lead her team to a comeback victory in the upcoming matches. England, on the other hand, will aim to continue their impressive form and secure the trophy.
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