Both Australia and New Zealand have booked their spots in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals with big wins in their second group matches overnight.
The Kiwi Ferns made it two from two with their 34-4 win over the Cook Islands in York; followed by an Evania Pelite double helping the Jillaroos record a big 92-0 win over France.
The pair will square off next Friday ahead of the playoffs, but the result won't affect either side's qualification to the next round of the competition.
Kiwi Ferns down Cook Islands to book semi spot
The Kiwi Ferns have booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals after beating Cook Islands 34-4 in the second round of group play on Monday morning (AEDT).
New Zealand scored three first-half tries to lead 14-0 at the break, before running in a further four in the second 40 minutes to secure the result, which could have been more impressive but for only three of their tries being converted.
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Jillaroos set sights on Kiwi Ferns after record win over France
Jess Sergis crossed for four tries and Jaime Chapman scored a hat-trick on debut as the Jillaroos outclassed France 92-0 in York on Monday morning (AEDT).
The Jillaroos' win was the biggest in their history, eclipsing the 88-0 victory over Canada at the 2017 World Cup.
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