'A shot': Aussies chasing history at Rugby World Cup with tough quarter-final against world No.2 Canada
Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp has made two changes to her starting team for Sunday's (AEST) Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Canada in Bristol.
Flanker Emily Chancellor and centre Cecilia Smith have been promoted to the run-on XV with experienced duo Ashley Marsters and Trilleen Pomare shifting to the bench.
There are also two new faces among the reserves with hooker Katalina Amosa and lock Ashley Fernandez recalled in place of Tania Naden and Annabelle Codey.
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Layne Morgan and Emily Chancellor of Australia celebrate. Getty
Emily Chancellor and Cecilia Smith have been promoted to the starting side with experienced pair Ashley Marsters and Trilleen Pomare shifting to the bench.
Australia had a win and a draw before finishing pool play with a 47-7 loss to England.
"We appreciate it was a loss against England last week but we had an aim to make the quarters to give ourselves a shot and the players have achieved that," Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp said.
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Jo Yapp of the Wallaroos speaks to players after their defeat. Getty
"We started well against England with our game management and need to show that for longer periods of the game this week.
"The focus in training is on us. Canada is a physical team and like to move the ball so we are excited for the challenge."
Canada are ranked second in the world and the Wallaroos have never beaten them.
The two sides last met during the Pacific Four series in May at Suncorp Stadium, with the Wallaroos going down 45-7.
WALLAROOS (1-15): Lydia Kavoa, Adiana Talakai, Asoiva Karpani, Kaitlan Leaney, Michaela Leonard, Piper Duck, Emily Chancellor, Siokapesi Palu (c), Samantha Wood, Faitala Moleka, Desiree Miller, Cecilia Smith, Georgina Friedrichs, Maya Stewart, Caitlyn Halse
Reserves: Katalina Amosa, Faliki Pohiva, Bridie O'Gorman, Ashley Fernandez, Ashley Marsters, Tabua Tuinakauvadra, Tia Hinds, Trilleen Pomare
