Australia came from behind to beat Fiji 30-14 in Sydney, reaching their fifth straight Women's Rugby League World Cup final. The Jillaroos will face New Zealand in Brisbane next Sunday after the Kiwi Ferns blanked Samoa 32-0 in Newcastle.
Abbi Church scored four tries as Australia overcame an early 8-0 deficit. Luisa Yaranamua gave Fiji a shock lead with a converted try, but Church leapt over for Australia's first try at 25 minutes. Tamika Upton added another before half-time to level at 8-8.
The Jillaroos dominated the second half as Church completed her hat-trick and added a fourth, jinking 30 metres. Maria Paseka replied for Fiji, but Australia's experience prevailed. Fiji, in their first World Cup, beat Papua New Guinea and France and pushed New Zealand to 18-12.
Australia have won the last three titles, beating New Zealand in each final since a 34-0 loss in 2008. The defending champions scored 242 points in group play, conceding just six, but Fiji provided their sternest test yet.
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