Wallaroos seek to build momentum before 2029 World Cup
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 07:39 · Archive
Australia's women's rugby team plays Scotland on Saturday ahead of hosting the 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup.
The Wallaroos play Scotland at Accor Stadium on Saturday as part of a quadruple header of rugby matches. The match comes ahead of Australia hosting the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2029, with captain Siokapesi Palu Sekona insisting the women's team wants to be more than an opening act to the men's Bledisloe Cup Test.
Australia is aiming to host a larger competition than England's 2023 Women's Rugby World Cup, which sold over 440,000 tickets—more than triple the 2021 New Zealand edition. The final at Twickenham drew a record crowd of 81,885.
Palu Sekona said the team wants to use Saturday's match to create momentum and change perceptions of rugby in Australia. 'We want to change the view that Australia has on rugby, and we know that the men's Rugby World Cup will set the platform next year, and we're just going to hope to build off that,' she said. 'We know that the men get a lot of traction and can get people around their game, but I think we're just as exciting, if not better.' The Wallaroos are looking to build on their recent form after defeating Scotland 30-10 last month.
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- Wallaroos look to build some buzz ahead of World CupThe Wallaroos are looking to change the fabric of Australian rugby ahead of a golden opportunity to promote the women's game before their home World Cup.Perth Now · 16 Oct, 07:10
- Wallaroos look to build some buzz ahead of World CupThe Wallaroos are looking to change the fabric of Australian rugby ahead of a golden opportunity to promote the women's game before their home World Cup.The West Australian · 16 Oct, 07:09
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