India, Oct. 1 -- The Indian women's rugby sevens team faces their toughest test of the 20th Asian Games as it locks horns with defending champions China in a crucial Pool B fixture on Thursday, October 1.

50 PM IST at the Mizuho Park Rugby Field in Nagoya, the clash pits an ambitious young Indian outfit against the reigning continental heavyweights.

Led by captain Shikha Yadav and head coach Paul Delport, India will look to produce a resilient defensive display and make a strong statement on the international stage.

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