• Kiwi Ferns held scoreless for first time as Jillaroos claim 14-0 victory
• Tamika Upton stars and captain Ali Brigginshaw returns in style

Australia have booked their spot in the Pacific Cup final after fullback Tamika Upton starred in a 14-0 defeat of New Zealand in Christchurch.

Already under pressure from their loss to the Kiwi Ferns in last year’s Pacific Cup final and a handful of controversial selection choices since, the Jillaroos were made to overcome second-half injuries to Kezie Apps and Olivia Higgins on Sunday. But Upton’s attacking brilliance proved the difference between the sides, despite New Zealand being the better starters and holding firm on their goal line for long stretches.