Five new players named in Black Ferns squad for end-of-year tests
The Black Ferns have named five newcomers for their upcoming end-of-year test matches, including Olympic champion Alena Saili returning to 15s rugby.
The Black Ferns squad for the end-of-year tests features five new players and a significant recall. Sevens star Alena Saili returns to 15-a-side rugby after a seven-year absence, fresh from winning back-to-back Olympic gold medals. A 22-year-old rookie has already made an impression with a hat-trick in warm-up play.
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Stuff
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Sevens star Alena Saili is back in the 15s environment after winning back-to-back Olympic gold medals in Tokyo and Paris.
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