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SALT LAKE CITY — Andrea Burk had 18 points as Canada beat the United States 33-5 on Tuesday for its second-straight win at the Women’s Rugby Super Series.

Burk, DaLeaka Menin, Brittany Waters and Julianne Zussman all scored tries for the Canadians, who can clinch the trophy with a win over France on Saturday.

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The win improves Canada to 16-8-0 all-time against the U.S.

“I’m really pleased with this performance,” Burk said. “We’re really coming together, players one through 26, we’re coming onto the field to play together. It really showed today.”

Waters got Canada on the board just sevens minutes in, taking an offload from Zussman to the house for an early 7-0 lead.

American Hope Rogers powered her way over the line in the 18th minute to cut the lead to 7-5.

Burk slotted her first penalty of the day in the 34th minute before Menin pushed her way over the line to grab Canada’s second try minutes before the halftime whistle. The Canadians led 17-5 at the half.