LIVE: Canada have struck back for a 10-5 lead over the Wallaroos after 15 minutes in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Bristol.
The Australians advanced to the quarter-finals despite a tough loss to England last week.
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Star duo Emily Chancellor and Trilleen Pomare come back into the starting side as they hunt for their maiden win over Canada.
The world number two side is coming off topping their pool, most recently taking care of Scotland.
The two sides faced off earlier in the year, with Canada coming away with the 45-7 win in Brisbane.
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Canada 10-5: Canada have burnt Australia on the counter as winger Alysha Corrigan dives over for the try.
Excellent hands from the backline frees up the space to strike, riding the tackle from Caitlyn Halse to dive.
It could be double trouble for the Aussies, with Halse receiving attention in the background.
5-all: The Wallaroos shut down a promising Canada break after they kick for the line five metres out.
The resulting lineout throw overhits its mark and a high shot on Lydia Kavoa allows them to alleviate the danger for now.
5-all: Canada seem to hit straight back as they dive over from close.
It's all forwards as prop Daleaka Menin finishes off a wave of forward attacks.
Or does she? Siokapesi Palu is really convinced she didn't get it down and there's reason for it - the number eight has done great work to dislodge the ball and it's a no try!
5-all: Australia aren't going to die wondering as Desiree Miller continues her fine tournament.
Great hands from Emily Chancellor and Caitlyn Halse exposes the space for the winger to race away and answer for her sixth of the campaign.
Canada 5-0: Canada have started real fast and it's speedstar Asia Hogan-Rochester that dots it down.
It starts with a break from Caroline Crossley down the short side, with the Canadians double up and sending the winger through untouched.
Tries: Miller
Cons: Wood 0/1
Tries: Hogan-Rochester, Corrigan
Cons: de Goede 0/2
Both teams walk out onto Ashton Gate as the crowd continues to build, although some fair patches still free on the broadcast side.
The Australians deliver a powerful rendition of 'Advance Australia Fair', reflective of their mindset heading into the must-win game.
A long huddle for the Aussies as they wrap up their preparations for the quarter-final.
Coach Jo Yapp lays down the law for the Wallaroos as they head back into the changerooms to a modest applause.
The first quarter final is in the books as New Zealand took down a spirited South Africa.
The game was tied at 10-all before the Black Ferns kicked into gear for a 46-17 win
Welcome to Rugby.com.au's coverage of a massive quarter-final between the Wallaroos and Canada.
The weather is holding off at Ashton Gate - for now - as windy conditions welcome both teams to the ground.
A solid crowd is expected in the building, with tomorrow's England-Scotland match set to pack out the place.
CANADA (1-15): McKinley Hunt, Emily Tuttosi, Daleaka Menin, Sophie de Goede, Courtney O'Donnell, Caroline Crossley, Karen Paquin, Fabiola Forteza, Justine Pelletier, Taylor Perry, Asia Hogan-Rochester, Alex Tessier (c), Florence Symonds, Alysha Corrigan, Julia Schell
Replacements: Gillian Boag, Brittany Kassil, Olivia Demerchant, Laetitia Royer, Tyson Beukeboom, Gabrielle Senft, Olivia Apps, Shoshanah Seumanutafa
AUSTRALIA (1-15): Lydia Kavoa, Adiana Talakai, Eva Karpani, Kaitlan Leaney, Michaela Leonard, Piper Duck, Emily Chancellor, Siokapesi Palu (c), Samantha Wood, Faitala Moleka, Desiree Miller, Cecilia Smith, Georgina Friedrichs, Maya Stewart, Caitlyn Halse
Replacements: Katalina Amosa, Faliki Pohiva, Bridie O'Gorman, Ash Fernandez, Ashley Marsters, Tabua Tuinakauvadra, Tia Hinds, Trilleen Pomare
Referee: Hollie Davidson (SRU)
Assistant Referees: Lauren Jenner (FIR) & Holly Wood (RFU)
TMO: Leo Colgan (IRFU)
FPRO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU)
The Wallaroos' clash with Canada will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and the Nine Network.
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 12:30 am (AEST) with kickoff expected at 1:00 am.
The game will also be shown on free-to-air television on Channel Nine, with coverage also beginning at 12:30 am.
