Taumata and Sae return for Black Ferns trial match
Santo Taumata makes a comeback after 1463 days away, joining Layla Sae in a Black Ferns trial match ahead of an Australia test.
The Black Ferns are holding a trial match at Maidstone Park in Upper Hutt featuring World Cup-winning prop Santo Taumata, who returns to the team after more than four years away. Layla Sae is also making a comeback following an ACL injury suffered during her English debut eight months ago. The trial serves as final preparation before the team's test against Australia.
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Taumata back in black, four years after World Cup win
After 1463 days, big World Cup winning prop Santo Taumata gets her chance back in the Black Ferns at a key trial today The post Taumata back in black, four years after World Cup win appeared first on Newsroom .
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