Wednesday two local women were part of the Canadian team which sealed a place in the World Cup Final. It just so happens, two of them played high school rugby at Barrie Central and Banting.

And they are quickly becoming known as Canada's homegrown rugby trailblazers.

On the verge of more rugby history the Canadian women are one win away from gold Sunday against England.

"We just won’t give up,” says team captain Kelly Russell. “We play as a team and won’t be denied."

"To be in the gold medal game is a dream come true,” said Emily Belchos. “It’s so unbelievable to be in the game."

Whether it's Barrie, Bolton or Alliston, support here at home is building.

When Jacey Murphy's brother Calder isn't stocking beets at the store he's watching his sister chase her world cup dreams.

"It's been a surprise, I think we can do it. You never know," said her proud brother.

“They're good but don’t count us out. We're darn good too,” quips Steve Porter.

Porter coaches rugby at Barrie central, where Emily Belchos spent her high school years

racking up a trophy case full of OFSAA gold medals. Now she's Canada's star fly half.

"As a rookie, 19-years-old, it’s actually amazing that the coach has so much confidence in her and she's started every game and been in the attack"

The Canadians have shocked the world over in France. Their lone match without a win was a 13-13 draw with England to close out group play.

Now the big rematch; where Canada's fate could be decided by Murphy and Belchos.

"From the first time I saw Emily I knew she was a special athlete and now the world is getting to see it,” says Porter proudly. “That she is just a force and had the dedication and willingness to commit."

Murphy's got that same competitive fire in her belly.

"She's scary,” says Calder, “but in person, off the field she wouldn’t hurt a fly"

Head coach Francois Ratiers team has already surpassed all expectation but Sunday will determine whether his faith in Belchos and Murphy pays off in the gold medal match at 12:30.