All you need to know as Black Ferns face France in Rugby World Cup semifinal

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02 November 2022

All you need to know as Black Ferns face France in Rugby World Cup semifinal

France and New Zealand are playing in the Rugby World Cup semifinal. France have beaten the Black Ferns in their last four meetings since 2018. The winner will play either Canada or England in next Saturday's final at Eden Park.

Black Ferns are playing France in Rugby World Cup semifinal. France are preparing for the match. Black Fern's are also preparing to play France. France's team is: Emilie Boulard, Joanna Grisez, Maëlle Filopon, Gabrielle Vernier, Marine Ménager, Caroline Drouin, Pauline Bourdon, Romane Méngager and Gaëllle Hermet.

Black Ferns face France in Rugby World Cup semifinal. Referee: Joy Neville (Ireland).

Black Ferns face France in Rugby World Cup semifinal. Assistant referees are Sara Cox (England) and Amber McLachlan (Australia).

Black Ferns face France in Rugby World Cup semifinal.

Black Ferns face France in Rugby World Cup semifinal. Black Fern's are $1.33 favourites, France $3.

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