Black Ferns v USA (Pacific Four)

[Yeetyaah]

Arihiana is on at 21 so should hopefully bring some level headedness at halfback

[Stargazer]

Demant shouldn't have kicked that, but she probably did because she's not fast enough.

[Yeetyaah]

Replacement players having a great impact

[Stargazer]

Try to Marino-Tauhinu, converted by Holmes.

12 - 17 USA

[Stargazer]

Penalty goal Renee Holmes.

15 - 17 USA

[Steven Harris]

Been a good test to see how the team performs under duress just need to be a little more composed ,just looking a bit frantic at times

[Steven Harris]

Classic example right there,could have kept it in the scrum and pulled a penalty

[Stargazer]

The experience of the NZ bench has made a huge difference. Many of the starters were rookies.

[Stargazer]

Typical frontrow try to Pip Love. Fantastic kick from Holmes to convert it.

22 - 17 NZ

[Steven Harris]

Why do you have to use the ball at scrumtime when you are clearly moving forward..?

[Yeetyaah]

Shit that was good from Mikaele-Tu'u

[Davesofthunder]

Shit, didn't realise this was on at this time and it is a Utrecht Shield match which could change hands!

[Stargazer]

LMT's try is converted by Holmes.

29 - 17 NZ

[Stargazer]

Try to Demant. Not converted.

34 - 17 NZ

The natural order is restored.

[Yeetyaah]

Ruahei named POTM after coming on at the 30th minute.

[Steven Harris]

34 unanswered points with in the 2nd half is very impressive from the BFs especially after being down to 14 after a couple of minutes

[Stargazer]

Try to Amy du Plessis. Not converted.

Full time: New Zealand 39 - 17 USA

[Dan54]

I have to say, obviously when the experience came on was great help. But just saying to my wife these girls aren't bloody good women's players, they are just good rugby players fullstop!
I can't get over the improvement over the last few years, I really enjoy watching them!

[Machpants]

@Davesofthunder said in Black Ferns v USA (Pacific Four):

Shit, didn't realise this was on at this time and it is a Utrecht Shield match which could change hands!

Me too, I thought it was tomorrow morning bugger

[Stargazer]

Oh, only a minor detail for the record, the Black Ferns have won the 2023 Pacific Four Series!