The Jillaroos and the Kangaroos face their New Zealand counterparts for a spot in the Pacific Championships finals. Follow all the action
That’s half-time in Christchurch, where the difference is just the one try to Tiana Penitani on the cusp of half-time.
The Jillaroos throw everything they have at the Kiwi Ferns defence and force another goal-line dropout before Tiana Penitani finally finds a way through to score the first points of the match. Not even a grubber from Ali Brigginshaw back on the inside to Tamika Upton can find a way through, and New Zealand defence once again holds off an Australian attack.New Zealand have been the dominant side, but the Jillaroos come through with a period of possession.
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