Overview

• Coach Kevin Rouet said the exercise was designed to accustom players to not hearing each other and to lighten the mood in camp.
• Players first listened to recorded football crowd noise through headphones, then a large speaker was added after syncing issues while the headphones stayed on.
• Asia Hogan-Rochester, who has played before about 66,000 at the Paris Olympics, said very large crowds become indistinguishable noise on the field.
• Organizers expect roughly 82,000 fans, which would surpass the women’s 15s attendance record of 58,498 set at Twickenham in 2023.
• Canada reached the final by beating defending champions New Zealand 34-19 and could move to No. 1 in the world rankings if they defeat England.