The ultimate noticed Kiwi skipper Risi Pouri-Lane step Chloe Daniels and run in from 50 metres for the opening attempt, additionally hitting the conversion.
New Zealand pinned Canada again in their very own 22m, however when the ball was labored left to Charity Williams, the winger was one-on-one with Portia Woodman-Wickliffe.
Nonetheless, the New Zealander, a star of each the sevens and 15s recreation for greater than a decade, noticed yellow for the excessive, protecting deal with.
Canada took benefit, Daniels performed into house by Olivia Apps for a straight run-in to the road and efficiently added the extras.
Sarah Hirini tried one bold offload too many because the Kiwis regathered, Alysha Corrigan intercepting and displaying a clear pair of soles for Canada’s second attempt to go away it 12-7 at half-time.