Wales face World Cup exit after defeat by Canada

Canada (28) 42

Tries: Hunt 2 Corrigan, Hogan-Rochester, Perry, Kassil Cons: de Goede 6

Wales (0) 0

Wales' World Cup is on the brink of ending after Canada once again provided a masterclass in attacking rugby with a six-try blitz as their place in the knockouts was confirmed.

Wales needed to pull off a big shock and beat the world's second ranked team to boost slim hopes of progressing from Pool B.

The fate of Sean Lynn's side rests on Fiji beating Scotland in the day's second game in the group. If Fiji pull off what would be a stunning win, Wales would take on the Fijians next Saturday in Exeter with a chance of going through.

In Salford, despite a bright Wales start, it was all about the Canucks.

They had the bonus-point wrapped up in the first half with two McKinley Hunt tries and scores from wings Alysha Corrigan and Asia Hogan-Rochester.

Taylor Perry and Brittany Kassil both crossed after the break, while second row Sophie de Goede added six conversions in a flawless display from the tee.

Both sides had made changes going into the second round, with Canada arguably strengthening their side from last weekend's 11-try victory over Fiji, while Wales welcomed back the likes of Georgia Evans and Abbie Fleming alongside some inexperienced youngsters.

More to follow.

Canada: Julia Schell; Alysha Corrigan, Florence Symonds, Alexandra Tessier, Asia Hogan-Rochester; Taylor Perry, Justine Pelletier; McKinley Hunt, Emily Tuttosi, DaLeaka Menin, Sophie de Goede, Tyson Beukeboom, Caroline Crossley, Karen Paquin, Gabrielle Senft

Replacements: Gillian Boag, Brittany Kassil, Olivia DeMerchant, Courtney O'Donnell, Fabiola Forteza, Olivia Apps, Claire Gallagher, Shoshanah Seumanutafa.

Wales: Nel Metcalfe; Jasmine Joyce-Butchers, Carys Cox, Courtney Keight, Lisa Neumann; Lleucu George, Keira Bevan; Maisie Davies, Molly Reardon, Sisilia Tuipulotu, Abbie Fleming, Gwen Crabb, Bryonie King, Bethan Lewis, Georgia Evans

Replacements: Kelsey Jones, Gwenllian Pyrs, Jenni Scoble, Tilly Vucaj, Branwen Metcalfe, Seren Lockwood, Kayleigh Powell, Kerin Lake.