Rookies who pushed for test spots as Black Ferns beat Black Ferns XV

AnalysisAnalysis byChristopher Reive Senior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·14 Aug, 2026 06:21 AM4 mins to readChristopher Reive is a Senior Journalist for New Zealand’s Herald. Covering the world of sport is his definition of living the dream.‌Herald Sport's Christopher Reive and Nathan Limm look at what's going on in Kiwi sport this weekend. Video Ryan Bridge TODAYBlack Ferns 62Black Ferns XV 19Approaching a busy eight-test run to end their year, the Black Ferns had plenty to gain from a hit-out in Upper Hutt against the Black Ferns XV.

A trial of sorts with extended benches and rolling subs, it was a chance for the

Rookies who pushed for test spots as Black Ferns beat Black Ferns XV

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