Emerging Black Ferns star Hannah King is back in Matatu colours for the 2025 Super Rugby Aupiki season.
Liv McGoverne wasn't surprised England beat the Black Ferns comprehensively in November. The Matatu first five spent a season playing for Exeter Chiefs.
Chiefs Manawa have made some stunning off-season signings as they look to return to champions status in 2024.
The Black Ferns have made seven changes to the squad for the second match of WXV 1 against Wales in Dunedin.
The six teams have been named ahead of the first round of WXV 1 in Wellington. All matches will be played at Sky Stadium, kicking off with England vs Australia on Friday 20th October. On Saturday 21st October Canada will face Wales before home side New Zealand take on France in a RWC2021 semi-final rematch.
Allan Bunting has named some outstanding young talent who impressed in the recent Farah Palmer Cup season and the return of global superstar Ruby Tui.
The Western Force's Super W finals hopes have been extinguished after producing a horror first half in a 45-27 loss to the Brumbies in Perth.
The Super Rugby Aupiki seasoned wrapped up Saturday with an exhilarating match between the undefeated Chiefs Manawa and the underdog Matatu.
Super Rugby Aupiki's regular season has concluded with the Chiefs Manawa claiming three wins from three to top the season table.