@Stargazer said in Black Ferns v Canada:

Tui's 7s speed is really helping. Together with her high workrate, she's really having a great impact on the game.

Almost set up another one there, with her speed. Canada kicker has actual good distance

Entire frontrow replaced now. Sylvia Brunt on, too. Not sure whether there are more changes.

About a 100 replays of a high tackle by Pip Love, who has already left the field. First contact shoulder, then slipping up to the neck. Penalty only.

Edit: commentators don't understand the head contact process.

Biggest weakness from the BFs I've noticed is the maul defence.

Good kick from the Canadian kicker. Good distance. Canadian line-out, about 12m from NZ try line.

@Stargazer said in Black Ferns v Canada:

Biggest weakness from the BFs I've noticed is the maul defence.

England and France will maul them to death, easily unless something changes and fast

There goes the Candian maul again, ... oh oh, double whistle.

Kaipo Olsen-Baker sent to the bin. Side-entry to the maul.

Correct call.

Anyway gotta go, yellow for maul infringment vs BF 8. Canada lineout 5m...

I hope the BFs can pull finger!

Another Canadian line-out, another maul ... NZ turn over. Phew.

@Stargazer how did Canada NOT score that??

NZ scrum on NZ 5m.

Liana Mikaele-Tu’u replaces Tafito Lafaele.

NZ line-out just outside our 22.

@NTA I think Maia Roos stole the ball!

Pressure BFs and the Canadian player drops the ball. NZ scrum in Canada's half.

Ah bugger, that attack looked good, but the BFs can't finish it.

I'm starting to think that Ayesha Leti-I’iga would be a better centre than wing, btw. Maybe put a faster player on the left wing.

@Stargazer said in Black Ferns v Canada:

Ah bugger, that attack looked good, but the BFs can't finish it.

I'm starting to think that Ayesha Leti-I’iga would be a better centre than wing, btw. Maybe put a faster player on the left wing.

100% Agree

Robins-Reti slipped on the field, and still down. Hopefully not a bad injury. She looked good at the back.

Change of BFs halfbacks.

She's staying on the field for now.

BFs going for a line-out on Canada's 5m.

That's a well worked set piece try.

Yes, great try to Maia Roos. Amy Rule came close, Roos finished it.

16 - 0 BFs

Tubic and Cocksedge both off the field, so Demant with the kicking duties. She misses.

Sub: Renee Wickliffe replaces Robins-Reti. Good decision. No point risking it.

The whole bench is on the field now.

Oh, I forgot Chelsea Bremner , who's now coming on for Ngan-Woo.

Some players are a bit too keen, and therefore making mistakes.

Good to see our defence tested a bit, now.

BFs doing a good job thus far; the Canadians gain few metres.

Maia Roos down. Injured or cramp?

She is limping off the field. Looks like her ankle.

Edit: I shouldn't listen to the commentators. They now think she's still on the field.

Ferns have turned the ball over, but Canadians knock on.

Du Plessis having cramp again.

What did the former BF/commentator say? Pickle juice (against cramp)? What the heck is that?

Edit: just googled it. It actually exists!

Holy moly what a run from Ayesha Leti-I’iga! Stopped just before the try line.

Try Chelsea Bremner.

Demant converts the try.

BFs lead 23 - 0. Five minutes to go.

Nobody can stop TUI!

What a try! Great break from Du Plessis, great pass to Tui, who steps the defender and outruns another.

Wow! Awesome!

Demant misses the conversion. Should have been an easy one.

28 - 0 BFs.

Two minutes to go.

@Stargazer said in Black Ferns v Canada:

What did the former BF/commentator say? Pickle juice (against cramp)? What the heck is that?

Edit: just googled it. It actually exists!

Yeah like powerade on steroids. Strong stuff

Ayesha Leti-I’iga has been named Player of the Match.

One more Canadian attack. The hooter has gone.

Canada, like Australia earlier, guilty of poor execution when it really matters. Lineout gone to shit

Tui kicks the ball out and it's over. Much better game. Excellent win.

Still plenty to work on, but the improvements are visible.

FT: Black Ferns 28 - 0 Canada

That donut for Canada is significant.