Demant shouldn't have kicked that, but she probably did because she's not fast enough.

Replacement players having a great impact

Try to Marino-Tauhinu, converted by Holmes.

12 - 17 USA

Penalty goal Renee Holmes.

15 - 17 USA

Been a good test to see how the team performs under duress just need to be a little more composed ,just looking a bit frantic at times

Classic example right there,could have kept it in the scrum and pulled a penalty

The experience of the NZ bench has made a huge difference. Many of the starters were rookies.

Typical frontrow try to Pip Love. Fantastic kick from Holmes to convert it.

22 - 17 NZ

Why do you have to use the ball at scrumtime when you are clearly moving forward..?

Shit that was good from Mikaele-Tu'u

Shit, didn't realise this was on at this time and it is a Utrecht Shield match which could change hands!

LMT's try is converted by Holmes.

29 - 17 NZ

Try to Demant. Not converted.

34 - 17 NZ

The natural order is restored.

Ruahei named POTM after coming on at the 30th minute.

34 unanswered points with in the 2nd half is very impressive from the BFs especially after being down to 14 after a couple of minutes

Try to Amy du Plessis. Not converted.

Full time: New Zealand 39 - 17 USA

I have to say, obviously when the experience came on was great help. But just saying to my wife these girls aren't bloody good women's players, they are just good rugby players fullstop!
I can't get over the improvement over the last few years, I really enjoy watching them!

@Davesofthunder said in Black Ferns v USA (Pacific Four):

Shit, didn't realise this was on at this time and it is a Utrecht Shield match which could change hands!

Me too, I thought it was tomorrow morning bugger

Oh, only a minor detail for the record, the Black Ferns have won the 2023 Pacific Four Series!

I felt a bit sorry for the rookies as circumstances meant it was a difficult 1st half. Too many dropped passes and handling errors though.

It was obvious that Bunting needed to bring on Marino-Tauhinu so it was a surprise to see Demant replace Brooker first.

The ref was very inconsistent and Rees was terrible as a commentator by mixing up Roos and Ngan-Woo for most of the game. Of course, the fuck ups started with the PA introduction!