The Black Ferns have given yet another reminder how far behind the pace they are from the top teams in world rugby. After back-to-back heavy defeats against England over the past fortnight, this time it was France who dominated New Zealand winning the opening test 38-13 in Pau for their biggest ever win over the Black Ferns. 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: New Zealand Herald November 14, 2021 21:05 UTC