Flashback to 2010: Black Ferns Look to Repeat History Against South Africa

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History is about to be written once again.

The Black Ferns are preparing to take on South Africa in a Rugby World Cup quarterfinal at Sandy Park in Exeter this Saturday (1.00pm BST/Sunday, 12.00am NZT), a matchup steeped in rare but memorable rivalry.

The only previous meeting between the two nations on the World Cup stage came back in 2010, when the Black Ferns powered to a 55–3 victory on their way to lifting the trophy in England. That day, New Zealand’s attack was electric, with tries flowing from every corner of the field.

Fifteen years later, the stage is set for a new chapter. South Africa come into the knockout rounds with confidence and belief, while the Black Ferns – boosted by the return of strike weapons and a strong pool performance – are hungry to keep their title defence alive.

This weekend, it’s all on the line. One will take the step toward a semifinal berth, the other will see their World Cup dream end.

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