Ireland have scored a comeback win on the opening day of WXV1 2024 with a memorable victory against Black Ferns against the odds.
In fact, New Zealand was almost unbackable while Ireland were over $20.
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First five Dannah O’Brien was the Irish match-winner at BC Place, remaining calm to kick the conversion and claim a 29-27 triumph for her side after replacement Erin King had drawn the scores level with her second try.
Earlier Apofe Wafer scored a double to make the scores 17-17 at halftime after the Ferns had tries to Atlanta Lolohea and the ever dangerous Katelyn Vahaakolo.
However Ireland made good work in the tight as King scored her first try before Mererangi Paul but the Black Ferns back in front again.
However Sylvia Brunt set up the second try for King and the winning of the game and maybe prompting a few questions on selections and coaching.
Recently Ireland had over 80 points put on them by England, whereas the Black Ferns had lost with an experimental selection by a narrow margin.
New Zealand play England next weekend in their second match of the tournament.
Ireland 29 (Aoife Wafer 2 tries, Erin King 2 tries Neve Jones try, Cannah O'Brien 2 con) Black Ferns 27 (Atlanta Lolohea, Katelyn Vahaakolo, Mererangi Paul tries, Renee Holes 3 con 2 pen)