The Cook Islands fared far better against the Kiwi Ferns than France did against the Jillaroos last time around.
They now face a French side who were kept clean in the opener by New Zealand.
They now face a French team, who were beaten by New Zealand in the opening game.
Head coach Kristian Woolf stated after his team defeated Cook Islands.
Jordan Rapana's late penalty and effort saved New Zealand from blushing as the world's number one team fought back to beat brave Fiji in the quarterfinals
England is boosted by the return of winger Claudia MacDonald as they prepare to face Canada in Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-final at Eden Park.
Australia will face Lebanon in the quarter-final first leg of this year's Rugby League World Cup.
The first women's World Cup, which took place in 1991 and was entirely volunteer-run and only lasted nine days, has only been around for a little over 30 years.
This should be seen as a tough draw for the Cook Islands.
Michael Cheika says he will strive to "do justice" to both.