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NZL vs AUS
Pacific Four Series
North Harbour Stadium, Albany
New Zealand
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Australia
67
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19
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Full-Time: 67 - 19
Ultimately, New Zealand's comprehensive victory is a testament to their superiority over their trans-Tasman rivals. The Black Ferns' ability to sustain their attacking intensity throughout the match, combined with their robust defence, left Australia with few opportunities to score. Although New Zealand miss out on winning the Pacific Four Series, this emphatic win is made that much sweeter by retaining the O'Reilly Cup. That is all we have time for in this one. Thanks for tuning into Tribe's coverage.
The second half saw New Zealand maintain their momentum, adding a further four tries to their tally. Viliko crossed the try line to extend the lead after the break, while Paul completed her hat-trick, impressing in a standout performance. Simon contributed with two well-taken tries, showcasing the depth and versatility of the New Zealand squad. Despite the relentless pressure from the Black Ferns, Australia managed to find some solace with tries from Stewart and McKenzie, the latter scoring her second try of the match after some deceptive ball-playing saw her break through the defence.
In a comprehensive display of attacking rugby, the Black Ferns triumph over Australia with a resounding 48 point victory in this Pacific Four Series clash at North Harbour Stadium in Albany. The match saw New Zealand dominate largely from start to finish, with a strong first half seeing them take a 38 point lead into the break. Olsen-Baker opened the scoring for New Zealand, and although McKenzie quickly equalised for Australia, the Black Ferns' offensive onslaught proved overwhelming. A try to Brunt, two tries for Paul, and additional tries for Mikaele-Tu'u, Ponsonby, and Vaha'akolo solidified their commanding first-half lead.
80+1'
Morgan feeds to the scrum attacking the line, as the ball goes left and Friedrichs has it ripped away by Steinmetz! New Zealand decide to carry, before Joseph boots it into touch to bring an end to this one.
80'
Pick and goes for the Wallaroos, before Connor is penalised for not rolling at the ruck. Australia opt for the midfield scrum 8m short of the try line.
79'
Australia work it over halfway through Lafai and Leaney carries, along with a right side attack from Miller. Nathan has a go in midfield, before the ball goes left and Palu fights her way to New Zealand's 22m line. Cross kick in behind goes right, with Vaha'akolo there to clean up. The ball then gets stolen by Hoy and Australia have it 10m short of the try line.
78'
Joseph feeds to the scrum, with the ball sent right and Paul works it to halfway. Bremner charges hard, followed by Connor on the run in midfield. Palu gets over it, though, and steals it away!
77'
McKenzie finds touch on halfway off the penalty. Naden throws for Lafai, before the ball is knocked on in the transfer at the maul. New Zealand scrum feed 5m short of halfway.
76'
Australia set their attack inside the Black Ferns' half, with Naden and Lafai carries in midfield generating quick ball. It spills free at the ruck and Joseph hacks it ahead. Friedrichs cleans up and kicks back, with Steinmetz countering down the right wing. Nathan then gets over the ball and wins the penalty for Australia!