Scotland will face Red Roses in quarter-finals

SADIA Kabeya and Kelsey Clifford claimed two tries apiece as England set up a World Cup quarterfinal with Scotland by securing top spot in Pool A thanks to a 47-7 bonus-point win over Australia.

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Jess Breach, Abbie Ward and Sarah Bern also crossed in Brighton to help the Red Roses come from behind and equal their own world record of 30 consecutive Test victories.

Australia briefly threatened an upset at the Amex Stadium following an early score from hooker Adiana Talakai before John Mitchell's side restored order to underline their status as pre-tournament favourites.

With the Scots to come next Sunday in Bristol, a commanding victory in front of 30,443 spectators in the south-coast sunshine was tempered slightly by injuries sustained by Hannah Botterman and Ellie Kildunne.

Australia progress as group runners-up ahead of the United States on points difference - and will face Canada in the last eight.