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DUBLIN — Fullback Selica Winiata scored two tries as top-ranked New Zealand defeated No. 2 Canada 20-10 in international women’s rugby play Wednesday.

The Black Ferns extended their win streak over Canada to 12 games.

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The two teams will meet again next August in pool play at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Ireland.

Aotearoa Mata’u added a try and Kendra Cocksedge kicked a penalty and conversion for New Zealand, which led 8-0 at the half at Donnybrook Stadium.

Magali Harvey and Laura Russell scored tries for Canada.

The loss followed Canada’s 48-7 win No. 5 Ireland last weekend. Francois Ratier’s team wraps up its European tour Saturday against No. 3 England in London.

New Zealand, which beat England 25-20 on Sunday, wraps up its tour on the weekend against Ireland.