Sorensen-McGee stars for Black Ferns
- Dave Worsley
- May 10
- 1 min read
The Black Ferns continued their dominance of the Australian Wallaroos as they ground down their opponents to eventually win 38-12 in Newcastle in the Pacfici Four Series. .
After their first half effort the New Zealand side held on, then scored late in the second spell to show their authority.
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Shylvia Brunt and Amy du Plessis excelled in the midfield but the shining star was newbie Braxton.Sorensen-McGee.
The teenager injected herself into play from the back and scored tries in each half of the gamel looking comfortable at the high level of international play.
Blues prop Chryss Viliko crashed over as half a dozen defenders tried to stop her as she put in plenty of power in the front row.
The New Zealanders were up 26-0 shortly after halftime before Australia came back strongly in the second half with two tries. .
Wing Ayesha Leti-I'iga was powerful as she scored in the 12th and 26th minute while Brunt crossed in the 67th minute and Sorensen-McGee had her second in the final minute of play
The Black Ferns now face Canada next Saturday in Christchurch. The defending-champion Canadians beat the United States 26-14 last weekend in Kansas City.
Black Ferns 38 (Ayesha Leti-I’iga 2 tries, Braxton Sorensen-McGee 2 tries, Chryss Viliko, Sylvia Brunt tries; Ruahei Demant 3 con, Hannah King con) Wallaroos 12 (Eva Karpani, Ashley Marsters tries; Faitala Moleka con). HT: 19-0.
