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Shock as favourites bundled out in blockbuster semi-final

BY Jack Tunney  ·  Tuesday Jul 30, 2024

The mightily impressive Canada will face New Zealand in the Olympic Sevens final this evening after beating the much fancied Australia in the semi-final.

After an impressive start to proceedings, the Aussies found themselves caught unawares at the end of the first half as a charging Charity Williams broke through their line to get Canada back into the match.

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PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 30: Charity Williams #6 of Team Canada smiles during the Women’s Rugby Sevens Semifinal match between Team Canada and Team Australia on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

The Australian dominance was once again dismantled with another quick try from the Canadians as they took a surprising lead during the second half. Canada continued to pressure the Aussie line, with the shock of the Olympic Games set to take place with just two minutes to go.

Piper Logan secured victory for Canada just seconds later when she darted through to touch down for the match-winning try.

21 unanswered points sent the favourites out in the most surprising result of the games.

New Zealand vs Canada in the final.

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