SEMI-FINALS WRAP
By WILLIAM GUPWELL

NEW Zealand booked their place in the final with a convincing second-half performance to claim a 24-12 win over the USA.
It was a tight first half, with Alev Kelter breaking the line with a step and fend to score a strong solo try for the USA. Stacey Waaka responded for New Zealand with a line break from halfway and only a successful New Zealand conversion was the difference between the sides at the break. New Zealand came back a different side, scoring three tries in the second half.
Waaka got her second and then Michaela Blyde showed pace and ...