Spain's Jimena Blanco-Hortiguera Pedrero, left, and Spain's Anne Fernandez de Corres, right, try to take down Canada's Chloe Daniels during Vancouver Sevens women's rugby action, in Vancouver, on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
VANCOUVER – Canada’s women’s rugby sevens squad ran out to a 22-5 win over Spain on the second day of the HSBC SVNS at B.C. Place to book a spot in the quarterfinals.
After taking an early two-try lead courtesy of Fancy Bermudez and Florence Symonds, Spain pulled one back to end the first half 10-5.
Charity Williams restored the lead midway through the second half after receiving an off-load from Symonds to break down the wing.
The try marked Williams’ 452nd point in sevens competition.
Asia Hogan-Rochester sealed the win with a try with just over a minute left.
It started with a scrum on the opposite side of the field before Hogan-Rochester found free space.
Earlier in the day, Australia preserved its unbeaten record with a 17-12 win over the U.S. while Fiji hammered Japan 36-12.
The Canadian men’s side will play Spain later in the day.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 24, 2024.
