The Black Ferns will play Australia in their pool during next year's World Cup defence. Photo: Getty ImagesThe Black Ferns have been drawn in the same pool as Australia in the 2021 Rugby World Cup as the official draw for the New Zealand tournament was revealed. Black Ferns captain Eloise Blackwell said she was looking forward to facing their traditional rivals the Wallaroos. "I've never been in a pool with Australia but every time we come up against each other it's a massive battle," Blackwell said at the live draw event. Meanwhile, 2017 Rugby World Cup runners-up England will be joined by France, South Africa and Fiji in Pool C.Watch the live stream below of the 2021 Rugby World Cup draw show.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 19, 2020 19:30 UTC