"In patches we did our job really well and I was proud of what we put out. In other patches I think we could have been better and more clinical and more controlled with ball in hand. It's good to get the first one out of the way though."

Ameliaranne Ekenasio

And Tonga beat Fiji 56-51 in the much closer other match.

That's it. The Ferns make it look all too easy to start the tournament with a 76-27 victory. 

Ferns slowing down the scoring rate as they try a few different combinations. Maia Wilson misses her first shot of the game, now 20 from 21. 

Just over four minutes left in the other game and Tonga lead Fiji 45-41. Maybe that's where the crowd is.

It was 1-1 for a few minutes there but the Ferns score four quick goals. Don't think they'll get to 80 tonight though.

Jury moves to the bench with Kate Heffernan now WD. Whitney Souness at centre. Selby-Rickit and Wilson the shooters.

Tonga meanwhile leading Fiji 40-36 heading into the final quarter. Tonga haven't won on the World Cup stage since the prem rounds of the 1999 event.

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