The Black Ferns coaching group have named their match-day squad of 23, featuring three debutants to play USA in their opening Test of the Pacific Four Series at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton on Saturday 11 May, kick-off at 2.05pm. Black Ferns team to play USA is (Test caps in brackets); 1. Kate Henwood (4)
The Black Ferns coaches have named a powerful match day 23 to face Canada in their second Test match of the Pacific Four Series. The teams will go head-to-head at TD Stadium, in Ottawa, on Saturday evening, 7.00pm (CEDT), Sunday morning, 11.00am (NZT). The team is; 1. Phillipa Love (25) 2. Luka Connor (15) 3.
1 April 2023 – Result: Canada 50 USA 17 Player of the Match: Sophie De Goede Played as part of a double-header at the Estadio Nacional Universidad Complutense, Madrid. The other match: Spain v South Africa (http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2023/04/01/inter-continental-rugby-spain-v-south-africa/) It also marked the start of the 2023 Pacific Four Series. Teams: Canada 1 Kassil 2 Tuttosi 3
Pacific Four – Round Two This was the performance everyone, players, coaches, spectators, the nation had hoped for. It was as reassuring for the Black Ferns as it was concerning for the guests. The Preliminaries It was the hosts’ biggest test since the ill-fated autumn tour. It pitted second against third in world standings. Canada
This is the Black Ferns’ biggest test since the ill-fated autumn tour. It pits second against third in world standings. Both coaches have made changes to their sides, as was to be expected. Wayne Smith has sent just one side out to compete thus far, and Kevin Rouet is only slightly better armed with prior
Canada v USA – Pacific Four Round One Once again the Maple Leafs proved too knowing and composed for the Eagles. Both teams were some distance short of full strength as everyone caught up in the Saracens-Exeter Chiefs final in England couldn’t fly out in time. Even so, this left a lot of players available
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