Canada strike late to grab thrilling win over Brazil

Canada strike late to grab thrilling win over Brazil

Canberra Raiders Club

A late try to Alanna Fittes has given Canada a thrilling 22-16 win over Brazil in a see-sawing contest at Headingley.

With the scores locked at 16-16 with two minutes to play, Laura Mariu kicked downfield for the Ravens, Dani Frananda chased the ball and toed it ahead for Fittes to follow through and touch down inches from the dead ball line.

It was a fitting end to a game played in great spirit and with plenty of passion as both sides chased their first win of the tournament.

In the early exchanges it was Brazil who opened the scoring in the seventh minute when prop Franciny...

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