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The Wallaroos have been no match for world champions New Zealand, crashing to a 50-0 loss to open their Pacific 4 rugby marketing campaign.
Former elite netballer Mererangi Paul bagged a double on debut whereas teenage centre Syliva Brunt additionally crossed twice for the Kiwis at Brisbane’s Kayo Stadium on Thursday evening.
The match additionally entails Canada and the USA, which the Wallaroos face subsequent with two video games in Ottawa.
They may very well be with out thrilling younger fullback Faitala Moleka, with the 18-year-old struggling a leg damage whereas trying to cease Alana Bremner’s strive.
The Black Ferns saved the Australians on the again foot with some bodily defence whereas they confirmed silky expertise in assault to finish house hopes of a breakthrough win over the trans-Tasman rivals.
New Zealand have now received 24 straight in opposition to Australia, persevering with to experience excessive underneath new coach Allan Bunting who took over after their house World Cup triumph final October.
5-eighth Carys Dallinger, taking part in her first Check in opposition to her nation of beginning, struggled to make an impression with the Wallaroos’ flat assault simply picked off by their opponents.
The sport was successfully over by half-time, with the guests main 26-0 and making floor at will by way of the center and dominating the ruck.
Brunt, 19, confirmed her footwork to dot down within the twenty third minute, after which once more 10 minutes later.
Prop Tanya Kalounivale opened the scoring when she charged over off a set transfer from a lineout whereas debutante Paul scored both facet of half-time, the winger chipping forward to attain her first Check strive.
The 24-year-old performed netball with Northern Mystics in New Zealand’s ANZ Premiership earlier than taking on Sevens rugby in 2022 after which 15-a-side final yr.
Arabella McKenzie changed Queensland playmaker Dallinger early within the second half and straightened the assault.
However the Black Ferns have been relentless on the breakdown and saved the strain on the courageous Wallaroos, including 4 tries earlier than the ultimate whistle.
-AAP