The Black Ferns coaching group have named an exciting match-day 23, featuring the return of standout winger Ayesha Leti-I’iga to play England in the opening Test of their end of year tour at Allianz Stadium in London.
The Black Ferns coaching group have named their match-day squad of 23, featuring one debutant and the return of several familiar faces to play Australia in their final O’Reilly Cup Test at Ballymore Stadium in Brisbane on Sunday 14 July, kick-off at 2.00pm (AEST), 4.00pm (NZT).
The O’Reilly Cup, presented by Ryman Healthcare, will be on the line this weekend when the Trans-Tasman rivalry resumes at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland.
Knowing the defence of their Rugby World Cup title is looming quickly next year, the Black Ferns are attempting to identify the style of game that best suits their skills during the Pacific Four Series, which starts in Hamilton on Saturday.
Black Ferns coaches Allan Bunting, Steve Jackson, Mike Delany, Tony Christie and Dan Cron have named a 30-strong squad for the Pacific Four Series including three home Tests in Hamilton, Auckland and Christchurch.
Canterbury and Waikato retained their unblemished records in the Premiership with tough victories over Bay of Plenty and Counties Manukau respectively. Otago leads the Championship with their third resounding victory while Tasman enjoyed a record win and Hawke’s Bay impressed for the second week in a row.
Ahead of tonight's Black Ferns trial between Rawata and Ngalingali in Pukekohe, we take a look back on Black Ferns trials of the past and what to expect in the 2022 edition.