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A desire to build cohesion has seen Black Ferns selectors make just one change to their starting 15 for their second match of the Pacific Four series

A desire to build cohesion has seen Black Ferns selectors make just one change to their starting 15 for their second match of the Pacific Four series

17 May 2024

Prop Kate Henwood's shoulder injury has seen Chryss Viliko named for a first test start in Sunday's match against Canada in Christchurch.

The change means Aldora Itunu - who played her last test in 2021 - comes onto the bench.

Coach Allan Bunting says they always hoped to make minimal changes from last weekend's 57 to 5 win over the USA in Hamilton.

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