| New Zealand: (57) |
| Tries: Holmes 2, Leti-l'iga, Hirini, Mikaele-Tu'u, Fitzpatrick, Wickliffe 2, Roos; Cons: Holmes 6. |
| Scotland: (0) 0 |
The Rugby World Cup is over for Scotland after they were beaten by New Zealand.
The Black Ferns were able to cross for each other in a performance.
Scotland was able to improve after the break, but could not get on the board.
Bryan Easson's side lost to Wales and Australia.
New Zealand scored their first try two minutes into the game.
After some lovely hands from Fitzpatrick and Hazel Tubic, a spell of sustained pressure ended in the corner.
Scotland looked stunned and the Black Ferns showed all their attacking flair - more slick handling and strong carries led to Leti-l'iga and Hirini both crossing and the bonus point.
The fifth try was perhaps their best. Fitzpatrick was able to ground the ball under pressure from several Scottish defenders.
Scotland can count themselves unlucky for the sixth try, as Tubic's pass looked forward, but the referee allowed play to continue and the winger ran past two would-be tackles to score.
On the stroke of half-time, she finished a one-sided first 40.
Scotland posed New Zealand questions for the first time after the break.
Twice Scotland came within metres of the home tryline only to have possession snatched away.
They were able to shore up their defense, showing all of the fight and resilience that characterized their first two games.
It took a great offload from Natalie Delamere to open the Scottish defense.
New Zealand's ninth try of the game was scored by Sylvia Brunt after she ran over the top of Liz Musgrove to get the ball.
The second half was better for Scotland because they kept the ball better. They show what they're all about.
We want to be on this stage again. The two losing bonus points could have gone either way.
Tubic, Marino- Tauhinu, Love, Ponsonby, Rule, Ngan-Woo, and Bremner are from New Zealand.
Replacements: Delamere, Murray, Kalounivale, Bremner, Reynolds, Cocksedge and Demant.
Scotland: Campbell, Lloyd, Thomson, Smith, Nelson, Mattinson, Wright, Skeldon, Belisle, Wassell, Bonar, Malcolm, McLachlan, Konkel- Roberts.
Replacements were Dougan, O'Donnell, Mcdonald, Smith, and Musgrove.
The referee was Aurelie Groizeleau.
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