Rugby World Cup: Inside the resurrection of the Black Ferns

Six months on, the Black Ferns, playing a new, exciting brand of rugby, are preparing to take on England in front of a sold-out Eden Park in the Rugby World Cup final. READ MORE:* The Ruby Tui effect: How the 'phenomenal' athlete boosted the Black Ferns' World Cup campaign* How the winner is found if the Black Ferns and England draw the Rugby World Cup final* The Podium: How the Black Ferns remain 'very cool mentally' for Rugby World Cup final“Shellshocked” was the word that came to define the tour. Just six months out from the Black Ferns’ World Cup opener, he tore up the team playbook. One of the common sentiments uncovered in the review was that the Black Ferns’ game style had not moved on since the 2017 World Cup. He says whatever the outcome this weekend, there have been many wins off the field for the Black Ferns.