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Georgia Hale put in a perfect crosskick to “I’m really blown away,” she said.
the corner, where rookie Mary-Jane Ale only
had to catch and plant for the opening try. “I wasn’t expecting it. I’m just grateful for the
opportunities I’ve had over the weekend.”
Australia allowed the subsequent kick-off to
dribble into touch and New Zealand again New Zealand and Australian women will
capitalised, with another debutant, Langi renew their rivalry, when they contest the
Veainu, crossing in the same corner just curtain raiser to the men’s test match at
before half-time. Newcastle in May.

Up 8-0 at the break, the Ferns seemed to - NZRL
have sealed their triumph, when Kristina Sue
found a gap and sprinted 30 metres for a
five-point try that was converted.

Australia countered with a seven-pointer of
their own to keep their hopes alive, but Fiso
finally put the result beyond doubt,
scrambling across under the bar in the dying
moments.

Hale, who debuted at the Nines last year,
was named Most Valuable Player of the
series for her control on Day Two.

Photo: Photosportnz/ Andrew Cornaga

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