Australia and New Zealand advance to the Women's World Cup Final after contrasting semi-final victories.
The stage is set for an epic Women's World Cup Final after defending champions Australia and their arch-rivals New Zealand won through to the decider with contrasting semi-final victories.
The Kiwi Ferns were first to book their spot thanks to a Stacey Waaka hat-trick in their 32-0 win over Fetu Samoa at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday night.
Waaka also ran for 130 metres in a player of the match display while winger Leianne Tufuga ran for 156 metres and centre Mele Hufanga had six tackle breaks and a try.
Up front it was experienced prop Shannon Mato (12 runs for 125m) and Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa (96 run metres and 22 tackles) laying the foundation for a victory that sends the Kiwi Ferns into their seventh consecutive World Cup Final.
The last time the Ferns took the crown was 2008...