The Wallaroos have been no match for world champions New Zealand, crashing to a 50-0 loss to open their Pacific Four rugby campaign.

Former elite netballer Mererangi Paul bagged a double on debut while teenage centre Syliva Brunt also crossed twice for the Kiwis at Brisbane’s Kayo Stadium on Thursday night.

The tournament also involves Canada and the USA, which the Wallaroos face next with two games in Ottawa.

They could be without exciting young fullback Faitala Moleka, with the 18-year-old suffering a leg injury while attempting to stop Alana Bremner’s try.

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The Black Ferns kept the Australians on the back foot with some physical defence while they showed silky skills in attack to end home hopes of a breakthrough win over the trans-Tasman rivals.

New Zealand have now won 24 straight against Australia, continuing to ride high under new coach Allan Bunting who took over after their home World Cup triumph last October.

Five-eighth Carys Dallinger, playing her first Test against her country of birth, struggled to make an impact with the Wallaroos’ flat attack easily picked off by their opponents.

The game was effectively over by half-time, with the visitors leading 26-0 and making ground at will through the middle and dominating the ruck.

Brunt, 19, showed her footwork to dot down in the 23rd minute, and then again 10 minutes later.

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Prop Tanya Kalounivale opened the scoring when she charged over off a set move from a lineout while debutante Paul scored either side of half-time, the winger chipping ahead to score her first Test try.

The 24-year-old played netball with Northern Mystics in New Zealand’s ANZ Premiership before taking up Sevens rugby in 2022 and then 15-a-side last year.

Arabella McKenzie replaced Queensland playmaker Dallinger early in the second half and straightened the attack.

But the Black Ferns were relentless at the breakdown and kept the pressure on the brave Wallaroos, adding four tries before the final whistle.

-AAP