Overview
- The Canada–USA finale is set for Friday at Chicago’s SeatGeek Stadium, where Canada chases a 12th straight win in the rivalry.
- Canada reshuffled its pack after No. 8 Fabiola Forteza’s injury, moving Pamphinette Buisa into the back row and Julia Omokhuale to lock, with a bench totaling only 18 caps.
- Head coach Kévin Rouet called the 36-14 loss to New Zealand a wake-up call and said Canada must lean on its identity, physicality, and execution to respond.
- USA head coach Jack Hanratty starts teenage fly-half Bella Vogel with 20-year-old scrum-half Abigail Paton to build depth at half-back, targeting a top‑3 finish in the tournament.
- World Rugby rankings shifted after recent results, with Canada down to No. 3 and the USA up to No. 7 following the Eagles’ win over Australia.