Black Ferns 2024
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One change to the starting XV due to injury (Chryss Viliko for Kate Henwood). Canada will be a much tougher opponent (2nd vs 3rd).
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Black Ferns squad for end-of-year tour
Forwards: Alana Bremner, Amy Rule, Atlanta Lolohea, Chelsea Bremner, Chryss Viliko, Georgia Ponsonby, Kaipo Olsen-Baker, Kate Henwood, Kennedy Simon (co-capt), Layla Sae, Liana Mikaele-Tu'u, Lucy Jenkins, Luka Connor, Maama Mo’onia Vaipulu, Maiakawanakaulani Roos, Marcelle Parkes, Phillipa Love, Tanya Kalounivale.Backs: Amy Du Plessis, Ayesha Leti-I'iga, Hannah King, Iritana Hohaia, Katelyn Vahaakolo, Sylvia Brunt, Maia Joseph, Mererangi Paul, Patricia Maliepo, Renee Holmes, Ruahei Demant (co-capt), Ruby Tui.
Unavailable for selection: Awhina Tangen Wainohu (neck), Grace Leaso Gago (neck), Santo Taumata (knee), Sophie Fisher (neck).
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The big news is that Ayesha Leti-I'iga is back. She hasn't played since the world cup final given her injury. Good to see her back with her experience.
However, I'm happier to see Chelsea Bremner back in the forwards. Looks like Charmaine Smith has been straight dropped since the Pac-4.
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The Black Ferns have been drawn in the same pool for the 2025 Rugby World Cup as Ireland, Japan and Spain.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cgryvv59x4no
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Mods might want to change the thread name to BFs 2025, some exciting news
https://www.allblacks.com/news/sevens-players-commit-to-rugby-world-cup-campaign
That's a decent amount of firepower
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What's Blyde/Brake up to post league season (she's dead to me)?
A team without both her ans Portia reduces the speed and strike power significantly.
Their ability to score from distance with half a gap was a distinct advantage.
Do we have any younger speedsters?
