Podcast with Black Ferns Theresa Fitzpatrick, Ayesha Leti-l’iga and Natalie Delamere

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Ahead of the world-record opening match of the Rugby World Cup at Eden Park, catch up with Black Ferns Theresa Fitzpatrick, Ayesha Leti-l'iga and Natalie Delamere.

In a revealing chat with host Rob Dunne, the Black Ferns trio give an inside look into the team's build up to the tournament, what it will mean to play in front of a world record crowd and discuss their own journey up through the rugby ranks.  

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