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Black Ferns name side for England clash

Updated: Oct 6


The Black Ferns have made a number of changes to their match-day 23 to face England in the WXV1 clash with England in Canada on Monday.
Black Fern Sylvia Brunt was named to start against England in her 20th test. PHOTO: NZ RUGBY/ACTION PRESS

The Black Ferns have made a number of changes to their match-day 23 to face England in the WXV1 clash with England in Canada on Monday.


Hannah King will start at first-five, with co-captain Ruahei Demant shifting to second-five to team up with Sylvia Brunt in the midfield for her 20th test.


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Usual centre Amy du Plessis has been ruled out with concussion.


Wing Ayesha Leti-I'iga will start, with Ruby Tui set to come off the bench.


The front row trio is Chryss Viliko , Georgia Ponsonby and Tanya Kalounivale , while Alana Bremner gets to start at lock alongside Maiakawanakaulani Roos.


Loose forward Liana Mikaele-Tu'u moves to the blindside flanker role, with Kaipo Olsen-Baker starting at number eight.


The last time the two sides met it was a 24-12 win to the English at Twickenham.


The Black Ferns lost to Ireland 29-27 in their first match of the WXV1 tournament.


Black Ferns: 1. Chryss Viliko, 2. Georgia Ponsonby, 3. Tanya Kalounivale, 4. Alana Bremner, 5. Maiakawanakaulani Roos, 6. Liana Mikaele-Tu'u, 7. Kennedy Tukuafu, 8. Kaipo Olsen-Baker, 9. Maia Joseph, 10. Hannah King, 11. Katelyn Vahaakolo, 12. Ruahei Demant, 13. Sylvia Brunt, 14. Ayesha Leti-I'iga, 15. Renee Holmes

Reserves: 16. Atlanta Lolohea, 17. Kate Henwood, 18. Amy Rule, 19. Maama Mo’onia Vaipulu, 20. Layla Sae, 21. Iritana Hohaia, 22. Mererangi Paul, 23. Ruby Tui

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