2018 Black Ferns
-
The decision:
Leilani Perese (New Zealand) An independent judicial committee has cleared Leilani Perese (New Zealand) to play following a disciplinary hearing in London on 12 November, 2018. Perese was cited for foul play contrary to Law 9.20 (a player must not make contact with an opponent above the line of the shoulders) following the November test match between France and New Zealand in Toulon on 9 November, 2018. The case was heard by an independent judicial committee chaired by Charles Cuthbert (UAE), alongside Frank Hadden (Scotland) and Jose-Luis Rolandi (by video-link from Argentina). Having conducted a detailed review of all the available evidence, the independent judicial committee deemed the alleged offence not to have warranted a red card. Perese is free to resume playing with immediate effect. -
Black Ferns squad to play France in Grenoble:
1 Phillipa Love (6)
2 Fiao'o Faamausili (56, captain)
3 Aldora Itunu (19)
4 Eloise Blackwell (36)
5 Charmaine Smith (20)
6 Charmaine McMenamin (18)
7 Les Elder (13)
8 Aroha Savage (32)
9 Kendra Cocksedge (46, vice captain)
10 Krysten Cottrell (4)
11 Ayesha Leti-I'iga (2)
12 Ruahei Demant (4)
13 Stacey Waaka (15)
14 Renee Wickliffe (34)
15 Selica Winiata (35, vice captain)16 Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate (24)
17 Leilani Perese (4)
18 Aleisha-Pearl Nelson (28)
19 Jackie Patea-Fereti (16)
20 Linda Itunu (39)
21 Kristina Sue (14)
22 Monica Tagaoi (2)
23 Natahlia Moors**debut
The introduction of Moors as a reserve wing is an opportunity to provide extra fire power in the back line for a match that’s expected to bring plenty of excitement. Moore said he was proud of the way the Black Ferns had risen to the challenge of their first encounter against France in Toulon last week. “We expected the French to come out firing and they did just that. This weekend we're expecting that level of intensity to ramp up a notch. “The players have recovered well since Friday and we’ve been upping the intensity all week in preparation. Having an extra day up our sleeves has given us more time to further refine our game plans and manage a couple of minor injuries.”Saturday’s line-up sees a more traditional five forwards and three backs named for the bench, a shift from the six forwards and two backs named last week. Moore said after analysis of last week's match and consideration of anticipated drier conditions, changing the make up of the reserves was the correct approach. A large crowd was expected for the afternoon match on Saturday, an opportunity the team would relish, according to their coach.Sunday, 18 November 2018, kick-off 2.30am NZT. Live on Sky Sport 2.
http://www.allblacks.com/News/33440/black-ferns-team-named-for-second-test-against-france
-
Entertaining first half. There's not much between both teams, except that dominant French scrum.
IMO the third French try should have been disallowed as the French left wing clearly blocked Winiata, preventing her from tackling the try scorer.
The French public is annoying as ever, booing every excellent tackle from the Ferns, as if it was foul play (which it wasn't).
Hope the Ferns can fix that scrum like last week.
Blackwell and Waaka the best players for NZ.
Half time: France 19 - 14 New Zealand
