2025 Rugby World Cup Preview: Canada v Scotland
5 Sep 2025After a two-from-two start, Scotland face Canada for the top spot in Pool B at Sandy Park tomorrow (kick off 12pm) - live on BBC Two.
What they said
Head Coach Bryan Easson said: “We’re looking at this game as a huge opportunity to put a mark on this World Cup.
“We made it very clear at the start we were coming here to compete. We’re into the latter stages, and I believe the performances have shown the progress we are making.
“It’s going to be a very difficult test, but one that we are very well prepared for.”
The teams
The Stats
- Scotland are aiming to win three consecutive Rugby World Cup matches for the first time ever, having achieved back-to-back World Cup wins for the first time since 2006 last weekend.
- Francesca McGhie sits in a tie for second place in the try-scoring charts for the tournament with five; she is also in third place for metres carried on 198.
- Evie Gallagher has made 47 tackles in the opening two rounds, the second-most in the tournament; Rachel Malcolm is in third with 42.
