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The presence of injured loose forward Kaipo Olsen-Baker has motivated the Black Ferns ahead of their second Rugby World Cup game against Japan

The presence of injured loose forward Kaipo Olsen-Baker has motivated the Black Ferns ahead of their second Rugby World Cup game against Japan

30 August 2025

The reigning Black Ferns Player of the Year has been cleared of an ankle fracture, after being taken from the field on a stretcher during the opening win over Spain.

Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant says Olsen-Baker has been in good spirits all week.

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