2017 Black Ferns (including World Cup)
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There are two Kendra Cocksedeges? One a forward obe a back? -
@booboo said in 2017 Black Ferns (including World Cup):
@Stargazer
There are two Kendra Cocksedeges? One a forward obe a back?Haha, well spotted. They have - since my post - corrected the list on the ABs website.
Would be great to have two Kendra's; best women's player in the world. You can never have too many of those! -
Black Ferns team to play Canada named
The Black Ferns team to take on Canada at Westpac Stadium this Friday in their first Test of the International Women’s Rugby Series has been named by Coach Glenn Moore today.
The team is (number of caps in brackets):
1 Pip Love (1)
2 Fiao’o Faamausili - captain (44)
3 Aleisha Nelson (20)
4 Eloise Blackwell (24)
5 Charmaine Smith (8)
6 Rawinia Everitt (19)
7 Sarah Goss (2)
8 Aroha Savage (22)
9 Kendra Cocksedge (34)
10 Victoria Subritsky-Nafatali (11)
11 Renee Wickliffe (24)
12 Kelly Brazier (29)
13 Stacey Waaka (3)
14 Portia Woodman (8)
15 Selica Winiata (24)Reserves
16 Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate (12)
17 Toka Natua (8)
18 Aldora Itunu (8)
19 Linda Itunu (29)
20 Lesley Ketu (3)
21 Kristina Sue (4)
22 Honey Hireme (15)
23 Theresa Fitzpatrick--Test debut
Moore said the team was a mix of experienced players, newer faces and players returning from injury.
Prop Pip Love returns after injury ruled her out of the 2016 season. Stacey Waaka is back in the starting XV after an impressive Black Ferns debut in 2015 at just 20 was stalled by injury last year. Experienced forwards Les Ketu and Linda Itunu are also back after missing selection due to injury in 2016, and utility back and Black Ferns Sevens player Theresa Fitzpatrick will make her debut from the bench.
Moore said selections had been based on form which had shone through during the team trial last month and preparation in the tough, wet conditions in Wellington this week.
"Overall it’s a very strong and experienced side. We’ve had some terrible weather to train in but they have continued to work hard and maintain their focus.
"Everyone is ready to play and we’re hoping for a dry track. The feeling in the camp is buoyant and there’s a level of excitement having everyone back together. Everyone is looking forward to playing and excited the series is in New Zealand.
The Black Ferns last played Canada during their 2016 end of year tour in the United Kingdom and beat them by 10 points 20-10.
"I expect the Canadians, who are ranked third in the world, to have a good crack at us up front. They had a good scrum last year and they certainly have some great athletes withstrength, power and pace," Moore said.
Kick-off for Friday’s international Test match at Westpac Stadium is at 5pm, prior to the Hurricanes v Chiefs Investec Super Rugby match.
Also LIVE on Sky Sport 1.
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Full time: Black Ferns 28 - 16 Canada
Watched the game LIVE at Westpac. Was a good win for the Black Ferns, against a well-defending Canadian outfit. As usual, Kendra Cocksedge was a real stand-out, scoring two tries and kicking well at goal. Cocksedge and Winiata are real pocket rockets; they are much faster than they seem to be on tv. The first half was good to watch; the second half slightly less, when the Ferns had to defend more against a Canadian team that seemed to become better as the game progressed. Stupid high tackle from our no. 10, who got 10 minutes in the bin.
There was a reasonable crowd for a women's game at a late Friday afternoon. I assume there would have been more people if it had been played in the weekend, especially as a curtain raiser to a SR game.
Next up is Australia in Christchurch. I fear there won't be much support for them at Rugby Park, as this game is played on a Tuesday and not followed by a men's game.
By the way, Australia v England ended in a big victory for England (10-53).
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Black Ferns to play Australia (Tuesday, 12/6/2017 at 2.45pm, Rugby Park, Christchurch - Sky Sport 1 from 3.20pm)
- Toka Natua (9)
- Fiao’o Faamausili (45)
- Aldora Itunu (9)
- Eloise Blackwell (25)
- Rebecca Wood*
- Charmaine Smith (9)
- Sarah Goss (3)
- Charmaine McMenamin (7)
- Kendra Cocksedge (35)
- Kelly Brazier (30)
- Portia Woodman (9)
- Theresa Fitzpatrick (1)
- Stacey Waaka (4)
- Honey Hireme (16)
- Selica Winiata (25)
Reserves
16. Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate (13)
17. Sosoli Talawadua (1)
18. Aleisha Nelson (21)
19. Lesley Ketu (4)
20. Linda Itunu (30)
21. Kristina Sue (5)
22. Victoria Subritzky-Nafatali (12)
23. Chelsea Alley (12)*debut
This will be the first time that the Black Ferns play a test match in the South Island.
http://www.allblacks.com/News/30946/black-ferns-team-to-play-australia-named
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The sevens players in this BFs team seem to have made the transition smoothly. They've only been with the squad for a month or so, but they're going very well.
Great try Cocksedge under the sticks. She converts her own try: 34-5 to NZ after 37 minutes.
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@Stargazer said in 2017 Black Ferns (including World Cup):
Hail in Chch! Awful weather.
Haha, a real weather bomb. The match would have kicked off in sunshine and warm weather, now its bordering on freezing and hailing.
Not looking forward to the bike home from work
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@SammyC It seems to be getting worse, too. That won't be a pleasant ride home for you. I remember biking in European winter weather; needed a long hot shower to feel human again afterwards. There may have been hot wine, too. Lots of it, probably.
I wouldn't be surprised if some of the players (from the Northern parts of the N Island and the Aussies) have never played in these conditions or have even experienced hail before.
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Try Aussies (Cheyenne Campbell); the result of a sloppy pass from Subritzky-Nafatali that was intercepted, some hasty defence in which the BFs gave away too many penalties. Converted.
39-12 NZ.
And more penalties. BFs must watch out or they'll lose a player to the bin.
