The Black Ferns have finished the WXV1 with a flourish and a win over France scoring seven tries to two in the process.
The win put a finish on their three-loss losing streak and moved them up to fourth on the WXV1 ladder.
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It's an overall result they will be disappointed but they will be happy to carry some momentum into a World Cup year with a strong display against France which featured a much improved defensive effort.
Georgia Ponsonby was heavily involved throughout and was named the Player of the Match.
Alana Bremner was a reliable lineout target and carried strongly alongside Kaipo Olsen-Baker, who was powerful off the back of the scrum.
Tanya Kalounivale brought huge impact in her 25-minute stint off the bench. Katelyn Vaha'akolo was typically dangerous out wide with three tries as she finished off some brilliant play by Ruahei Demant and Sylvia Brunt in the midfield.
Leading 20-14 at halftime, New Zealand put away the game with a powerful third quarter showing where they pulled clear with tries to Vaha'akolo, Kaipo Olsen-Baker and Kalounivale.
The French had tries to Emeline Gros and Manae Feleu in the 16th and 30th minutes respectively.
Black Ferns 39 (Katelyn Vahaakolo 3 tries, Ayesha Leti-l'iga, Alana Bremner,
Kaipo Olsen-Baker Tanya Kalounivale), Hannah King 2 con, France 14 (Emeline Gros, Manae Feleu tries, Lina Queyroi 2 con) HT 20-14