Luus excited by chance to down Australia

“Australia in any World Cup is a favourite, they are No.1, in the world for a reason having played exceptionally well for a long time, but I think there is something about us that is dogged, and that excites me.

“There’s nothing for us to lose; if we win, we’ve beaten the No.1 team in the world. If we don’t, that is what everyone expected.”

Tickets for Saturday’s clash have been sold out despite some forecasts predicting rain. Luus said while it could play a role in determining who qualifies from the group, she wasn’t paying too much attention to the net run rate situation.

“Some of the coaches will be, for the players we are very focused on every game and if we get a win tomorrow and a win on Tuesday then net run rate won’t matter. It’s about focusing on every game and the task ahead is Australia on Saturday.”

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