Rugby World Cup: Canadian Julia Schell Wins $200 Bet
Schell’s Six-Try Spree Could Cost Fan a Fortune at Women’s World Cup
York, England - A canadian rugby fan might be regretting a pre-match jest after Julia Schell, Canada’s electrifying full-back, delivered a stunning performance in their opening Women’s World Cup match against Fiji. Schell’s six-try blitz in the second half not onyl propelled Canada to a dominant 65-7 victory but also potentially landed the unlucky supporter in a $1200 hole.
The incident unfolded before Schell even touched the ball. As she revealed to Rugby World after the game,a fan in the crowd playfully wagered $200 on her scoring a try.Little did they know, they were about to witness a historic performance.
Schell’s amazing scoring spree, which unfolded in a mere 21 minutes, secured Canada a crucial bonus point win and earned her Player of the Match honors. It also left her jokingly searching for the generous, albeit perhaps misguided, fan. “Before I scored I was joking with some people in the crowd,” Schell said. “Someone shouted to me from the stands and said before I had scored,I bet you $200 for a try. I need to get back out there and find him!”
Schell’s six-try haul was the most scored by an individual player in a women’s World Cup game as New Zealand’s Portia Woodman-Wickliffe (now Portia Woodman-Wickliffe) crossed the line eight times against Hong Kong in 2017.
Canada’s emphatic victory has positioned them as a serious contender in the tournament. Currently ranked second in the world, they are widely considered the biggest threat to hosts and world number one side, England. The ”Canuks” currently top Pool B.
Looking ahead,Canada faces Wales next weekend in Salford.Schell anticipates a diffrent challenge from the welsh team, especially after their loss to Scotland in the opening round. “I think it’s going to be a fully different challenge next week,” Schell added. “Going into a more structured team who may not to try and play as fast. It will be a change of pace but we have to look forward to t