Black Ferns V England
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I managed to catch some of the England V France game last week. Have to say those England forwards are solid lumps of flesh. Handling from both sides was frustrating to watch at times. BFs best keep the ball moving and not get caught up in the ruck. Noticed England seem to tire in the 2nd half and let France back in. Structure is there for England, BFs need to stick to their systems and try and be patient. Weather is cold and clear here.
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From Allianz Stadium (formerly Twickenham) tomorrow night.
A rematch of the Women's 2022 Rugby World Cup Final.
Interesting stats:
- Great to see the return of the pocket rocket, Ayesha Leti-I'iga, returning for her first match since scoring the winning try in that final
- John Mitchell who took over as Head Coach of England coaches against his native country for the first time
- England are the world’s number one ranked team have won 46 of their last 47 Test matches, including 16 on the trot since the 2022 Rugby World Cup
Very annoying, Stan Sport here in Australia has decided against streaming this match despite having the rights to the game. It does conflict with the Women's Australia v Ireland match but that shouldn't matter.
I've emailed Stan Sports a few times already and I can only encourage other Aussie based Ferner's to do the same and hopefully we can get a replay?
Teams
Black Ferns (15-1):
15. Renee Holmes (18), 14. Ayesha Leti-I'iga (21), 13. Logo-i-Pulotu Lemapu-Atai'i (Sylvia) Brunt (17), 2. Ruahei Demant (37, Co-Captain), 11. Katelyn Vahaakolo (10), 10. Hannah King (3), 9. Maia Joseph (4), 8. Kaipo Olsen-Baker (6), 7. Kennedy Tukuafu (nee Simon) (23, Co-Captain), 6. Liana Mikaele-Tu'u (22), 5. Maiakawanakaulani Roos (25), 4. Alana Bremner (21), 3. Tanya Kalounivale (14), 2. Georgia Ponsonby (24), 1. Chryss Viliko (6)Reserves:
16. Atlanta Lolohea (1), 17. Kate Henwood (5), 18. Amy Rule (24), 19. Maama Mo’onia Vaipulu (2), 20. Layla Sae (7), 21. Iritana Hohaia (10), 22. Amy du Plessis (17), 23. Ruby Tui (14)England (15-1):
15. Ellie Kildunne (Harlequins, 44), 14. Abby Dow, (Trailfinders Women, 46), 13. Emily Scarratt (112), 12. Tatyana Heard (Gloucester-Hartpury, 23), 11. Jess Breach (Saracens, 39), 10. Holly Aitchison (Bristol Bears, 31), 9. Natasha Hunt (Gloucester-Hartpury, 73), 8. Alex Matthews (Gloucester-Hartpury, 68 caps), 7. Marlie Packer (Saracens, 105, Captain), 6. Maddie Feaunati (Exeter Chiefs, 6), Abbie Ward (Bristol Bears, 65), 4. Zoe Aldcroft (Gloucester-Hartpury, 54), 3. Sarah Bern (Bristol Bears, 62), 2. 2 Lark Atkin-Davies (Bristol Bears, 58), 1. Mackenzie Carson (Gloucester-Hartpury, 16)Reserves:
16. Amy Cokayne (Leicester Tigers, 75), 17. Hannah Botterman (Bristol Bears, 48), 18. Maud Muir (Gloucester-Hartpury, 31), 19 Morwenna Talling (Sale Sharks, 14), 20. Georgia Brock (Gloucester-Hartpury, Debut) 21. Lucy Packer (Harlequins, 22), 22. Zoe Harrison (Saracens, 50 caps) 23. Helena Rowland (Loughborough Lightning, 30 caps)@RoninWC said in Black Ferns V England:
John Mitchell who took over as Head Coach of England coaches against his native country for the first time
Is that true? Maybe as head coach but I thought he was part of the England team for games against NZ in the late 90s.
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@RoninWC said in Black Ferns V England:
John Mitchell who took over as Head Coach of England coaches against his native country for the first time
Is that true? Maybe as head coach but I thought he was part of the England team for games against NZ in the late 90s.
clive @Bones said in Black Ferns V England:
@RoninWC said in Black Ferns V England:
John Mitchell who took over as Head Coach of England coaches against his native country for the first time
Is that true? Maybe as head coach but I thought he was part of the England team for games against NZ in the late 90s.
He was forwards coach for Sir Clive for 3-4 years during that period.
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BFs started well but dropped off in intensity when Leti'inga didnt score.
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Who is this shit main commentator and is it in her contract to say "big tackles by England" twice a minute?
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@Bones said in Black Ferns V England:
Who is this shit main commentator and is it in her contract to say "big tackles by England" twice a minute?
She was terrible.
@sparky said in Black Ferns V England:
@Bones said in Black Ferns V England:
Who is this shit main commentator and is it in her contract to say "big tackles by England" twice a minute?
She was terrible.
Fucking atrocious, sounded like she was commentating for 5 year olds, alongside the fucking pitch side interviewer who kept going on about it being a friendly.
Shithouse by BBC.
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NZ punished for not converting early chances
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One minute to go.
Black Ferns have fought okay.
But it is amazing to see the NZ national side so bad at elements at the game which are basic building blocks of rugby in the NH: clean passes from 9, kicking for touch, chasing kicks.
@sparky said in Black Ferns V England:
One minute to go.
Black Ferns have fought okay.
But it is amazing to see the NZ national side so bad at elements at the game which are basic building blocks of rugby in the NH: clean passes from 9, kicking for touch, chasing kicks.
Oh. These are Northern Hemisphere things?
I'd never heard of these concepts at all growing up playing and watching rugby in NZ in the 1970s.
Imagine how good we'd be if we followed Europe's lead on innovation ...
