Canada secured top place in Pool B at the Women's Rugby World Cup, beating Scotland 40-19 on Saturday in Exeter, England, and avoiding a likely quarterfinal clash with favourites England.

Instead, Scotland, who had already secured a last-eight berth last weekend, are set for a showdown with the Auld Enemy in the quarters if England overcome Australia in Brighton later on Saturday.

Second-ranked Canada had already been guaranteed progress to the knockout stages but were subjected to a tough contest by Scotland, who had the majority of possession but paid the price for a myriad of mistakes.

Canada crushes Wales 42-0, advances to quarterfinals at Women's Rugby World Cup

Canada's Julia Schell still smiling after 6-try performance at Rugby World Cup

Emily Tuttosi scored two tries for Canad

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