Coach Jo Yapp has encouraged her side to embrace the challenge that comes with facing the host nation England in the tournament opener.
Wallaroos urged to embrace the challenge after being pitted against tournament favourites England in tough Women's World Cup pool Wallaroos urged to embrace the challenge after being pitted against tournament favourites England in tough Women's World Cup pool Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp wants her team to embrace the challenge of being in a tough group at next year's World Cup.
The Wallaroos have never beaten England's Red Roses, who have become the dominant side in the game, while the United States defeated Australia 32-25 in Melbourne in May during the Pacific Four series.France, Italy, South Africa, Brazil "If we end up with England in the opening game, that's huge, isn't it?" said Yapp, a former England captain herself who played for them at three World Cups.
"It is going to be a tough pool, it's going to pose us questions," said England forward Marlie Packer, following the draw made on Thursday .
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