The defending champion Black Ferns have drawn Ireland at next year's Women’s Rugby World Cup, a side who claimed a 29-27 victory over New Zealand last month at the WXV1.
Ireland also beat the Black Ferns in pool play at the 2014 WRWC but did not qualify for New Zealand in 2022.
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The Black Ferns have Japan and Spain as the other nations in pool C.
Japan finished bottom of the table in the WXV2 tournament, while Spain were top of the WXV3 division.
Home favourites England will face Australia, the United States and Samoa in pool A.
Pool B features Canada, who were beaten finalists in WXV1 tournament, along with Scotland, Wales and Fiji.
France, Italy, South Africa and Brazil make up pool D.
The Women’s RWC will be played in England from August 22-September 27.