New Zealand 62 - 19 Japan: Black Ferns Player Ratings - Women's Rugby World Cup

The legendary winger, arguably one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, scored after only twelve minutes on the clock to move past Doug Howlett on the scoring chart. It was also her 22nd try at the Rugby World Cup as she extended her record in her bid to win the tournament for a third time.

Japan started excellently despite the end result. Sakurako Hatada crossed early on to give Japan a shock lead as they were able to pile the pressure on New Zealand. This was short-lived as Woodman-Wickliffe drew the scores level minutes later. A try from the impressive Jorja Miller followed before Katelyn Vahaakolo scored, thanks to the neat play of Sylvia Brunt.

Braxton Sorensen-McGee scored her first of three tries in a majestic outing. The 18 year old secured the player of the match award in devastating fashion as she ripped through the Japanese defence and performed brilliantly off the tee too. Kennedy Tukuafu and Risi Pouri-Lane wrapped up the first half to mark New Zealand's dominance.

Again, Japan started strongly after the half time interval with Moe Tsukui burrowing her way over the line despite the efforts of the Black Ferns. Importantly, Laura Bayfield had been sent to the sin bin beforehand for a deliberate knock on and would go on to regret her actions as she received a second yellow twenty minutes later for collapsing the maul.

Bayfield ended the match on the sidelines with a red card and a concession of a penalty try to her name. Sorensen-McGee wrapped her hat-trick as Miller and Renee Holmes scored two further tries for New Zealand to knock Japan out of the tournament.

Despite the 62-19 scoreline, Japan put in a dogged performance and caused New Zealand a lot of issues, particularly in the forwards. In the final round of matches, Japan will face Spain next week as New Zealand battle it out against Ireland to see who tops Pool C.

Tries: Woodman-Wickliffe (12'), Miller (15', 67'), Vahaakolo (24'), Sorensen-McGee (30', 49', 69'), Tukuafu (35'), Pouri-Lane (39'), Holmes (70')

Conversions: Sorensen-McGee (17', 25', 35', 39'), Holmes (70', 73')

Penalties: 0

Drop Goals: 0

Yellow Cards: 1 (Bayfield 42')

Red Cards: 1 (Bayfield 66')

Starting XV: 15. Braxton Sorensen-McGee 14. Portia Woodman-Wickcliffe 13. Stacey Waaka 12. Sylvia Brunt 11. Katelyn Vahaakolo 10. Ruahei Demant (cc) 9. Risi Pouri-Lane; 1. Chryss Viliko 2. Georgia Ponsonby 3. Tanya Kalounivale 4. Maiakawanakaulani Roos 5. Alana Bremner (cc) 6. Jorja Miller 7. Kennedy Tukuafu 8. Layla Sae

Replacements: 16. Atlanta Lolohea 17. Kate Henwood 18. Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu 19. Laura Bayfield 20. Liana Mikaele-Tu'u 21. Maia Joseph 22. Renee Holmes 23. Theresa Setefano

Tries: Hatada (4'), Tsukui (46'), Penalty try (66')

Conversions: Otsuka (47')

Penalties: 0

Drop Goals: 0

Yellow Cards: 1 (Hirotsu 39')

Red Cards: 0

Starting XV: 15. Sora Nishimura 14. Sakurako Hatada 13. Mana Furuta 12. Haruka Hirotsu 11. Komachi Imakugi 10. Ayasa Otsuka 9. Moe Tsukui; 1. Sachiko Kato 2. Asuka Kuge 3. Wako Kitano 4. Yuna Sato 5. Otoka Yoshimura 6. Masami Kawamura 7. Iroha Nagata (c) 8. Seina Saito

Replacements: 16. Kotomi Taniguchi 17. Manami Mine 18. Nijiho Nagata 19. Ayano Sakurai 20. Jennifer Nduka 21. Megumi Abe 22. Minori Yamamoto 23. Kanako Kobayashi

One of the most complete performances in World Cup history. The 18 year old showed no signs of immaturity or nervousness and rounded off a brilliant showing with a hat trick. Adept at all parts of the game and was ruthless. A very promising future ahead.

Her try made her New Zealand's all time top try scorer in rugby union. It was a just reward for her efforts as she caused riots down her wing. Very solid in defence and showcased her speed brilliantly. A true hero of the sport.

Overshadowed only by Sorensen-McGee. Huge hits on the imperious Japanese carriers and was all over the pitch, adding her weight to the New Zealand effort. Notable try saving corner late on in the match too.

Performed well. Good passing and dominant tackling. Caught out by Japan's first try as they passed the ball wide around Brunt's narrow positioning.

Got herself a try in the rout. Released by Brunt as she drew two defenders and it was a simple enough finish.

Linked well with the centres and distributed accurately. Kept forwards on the front foot and varied play smartly. Stayed composed throughout.

Excellent performance. Fast passing and accurate kicking from box kicks. Pouri-Lane was the key instigator in New Zealand's fast momentum and front foot ball. Crashed through a couple of tackles to score too.

A quiet game for Viliko. No glaring errors but nothing to shout about either. Japan were very solid in the scrum so Viliko was unable to assert dominance there.

Very similar to her front row colleagues, Ponsonby did not have a hugely influential match. Hooked off eary in the second half on the 51st minute.

Taken off even earlier than Viliko and Ponsonby, the front row does have some work to do if they are to try and establish themselves as a key component of the Black Ferns' arsenal.

Operated decently throughout. Hit some important tackles and rucks. Led the defensive line well when pressured by Japan.

Bremner had a pretty stifled performance. Japan did well to counteract the Kiwi forwards. As a result, Bremner was unable to truly show her skill.

A brace of tries for the outstanding flanker. The true definition of what a hybrid player is as she possesses all the skills to play pretty much anywhere on the field. She is pivotal to New Zealand's success but will need to tighten up in defence. A couple of penalties given away ensured that Japan would remain in control in the first few minutes of the match.

On the scoreboard but not much else to write about. Did her job but the forwards need to do some work. Japan were dominant at time and caused the forwards a lot of issues which made the game far less than straightforward.

Not her usual self. Some good work in the breakdown but again, Japan were able to silence the back row. It will be interesting to see how they respond next week against Ireland - their biggest test of the World Cup so far.

Momentum seemed to stop when the replacements came on. With the wind in their sails, Japan took their chances well and caused problems for the Black Ferns, who could not handle their physicality and quick ball. Laura Bayfield had a day to forget as she received two yellow cards and was forced to watch the last eighteen minutes on the sideline with a twenty minute red card to her name. Bizarrely, Renee Holmes took over kicking duties and proceeded to land less kicks than Sorensen-McGee, who was not injured or substituted off. Not the desired impact from the bench any of the New Zealand coaching staff would have hoped for.