Live updates: WXV 1 – Black Ferns v England at Auckland’s Go Media Stadium Mt Smart
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on November 4, 2023
Despite that result, England are still ranked No.1 in the world, courtesy of their 19th Six Nations crown, although both sides look much different to those that contested that final. New Zealand will field just 11 of that previous matchday squad, while England return 12.
England are the only unbeaten team remaining after the opening two rounds of this inaugural competition, after the Ferns were edged in their opening match against France, who subsequently fell to Australia.
New Zealand bounced back with a record victory over Wales, with winger Ruby Tui scoring four first . . .