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Black Ferns forwards relish another crack at Welsh pack in Rugby World Cup: 'We are strong and physical'

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Black Ferns forwards relish another crack at Welsh pack in Rugby World Cup: 'We are strong and physical'

Amy Rule loves scrums and is likely to engage with the opposing Welsh front row in Rugby World Cup quarterfinal in Whangārei. The Black Ferns struggled physically against the Welsh pack in week two of the tournament. Rule and her Canterbury team-mate Phillipa Love returned for last Saturday's 57-0 win over Scotland. Tanya Kalounivale and Awhina Tangen-Wainohu struggled to assert their dominance against Wales. Georgia Ponsonby and Luka Connor are expected to start in their front rows. The team’s scrum coach Mike Cron will have enjoyed immensely.

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