Black Ferns to make changes but absence of Ayesha Leti-I’iga, Kennedy Simon a concern
The Black Ferns are playing their second Rugby World Cup match against Wales on Sunday. Ayesha Leti-I’iga and Kennedy Simon are injured. Ruby Tui and Portia Woodman are expected to start. Tanya Kalounivale and Krystal Murray are also expected back from injury. The 2017 World cup winner Theresa Fitzpatrick and young halfback Ariana Bayler are in contention to play. The final match is against Scotland next Saturday. They are likely to face England or France in the quarterfinals. Joseph Pearson is a sports reporter for Stuff.
Possible starting XV to play Wales: Hazel Tubic, Ruby Tui, Stacey Fluhler, Theresa Fitzpatrick, Portia Woodman, Ruahei Demant (c), Kendra Cocksedge, Liana Mikaele-Tu’u, Kendrra Reynolds, Charmaine McMenamin, Chelsea Bremner, Amy Rule, Georgia Ponsonby, Pip Love.
