New Zealand beat Japan by an ultimately convincing 62-19 on Sunday as the reigning champions reached the quarterfinals of the Women’s Rugby World Cup with a game to spare.
The victory also ensured Ireland qualified from Pool C after its 43-27 win over Spain earlier.
All that remains to be decided in the group is the finishing order. New Zealand and Ireland meet in Brighton next weekend, with the Irish looking to back up their shock defeat of the Black Ferns at last year’s WXV tournament.
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