The Black Ferns have opened their Pacific Four Series campaign with a 57-5 win over the United States.
The try-scoring opened in the second minute to midfielder, Amy du Plessis and did not stop for the next 24 minutes as the Black Ferns scored six tries within that time.
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New Zealand scored nine tries to one in a commanding performance as the Eagles struggled to string phases of play together.
At halftime the home side were in control with a 36-nil lead after crossing for six tries in the first 40 minutes.
Black Ferns fullback Mererangi Paul was one of the stars of the game, scoring a hat-trick in a rollicking start in the opening 15 minutes.
The Black Ferns now face Canada on next Sunday in Christchurch (kick-off as, with some stronger opposition expected. Canada thrashed the USA 50-7 in their first match two weeks ago.
Black Ferns 57 (Mererangi Paul 3, Amy du Plessis, Katelyn Vahaakolo, Maama Mo'onia Vaipulu, Ruby Tui , Layla Sae, Patrica Maliepo tries; Ruahei Demant 3 con, Hannah King 3 con) United States 5 (Freda Tafuna try). HT: 36-0