Black Fern Ayesha Leti-I'iga is tackled during an Autumn International match between France and New Zealand. Photo: Getty ImagesThe Black Ferns have given yet another reminder how far behind the pace they are from the top teams in world rugby. The second test takes place in Castres next Sunday as the Black Ferns will look to end their so-far winless tour on a positive. The Black Ferns began the scoring through an early Kendra Cocksedge penalty but then it was all the home side from there. The Black Ferns struggled against the rolling maul for the third straight week, as France crossed over again shortly after halftime when fullback Emilie Boulard finished off all the good work by her forwards.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 13, 2021 22:11 UTC