By Campbell BurnesThe Blacks Ferns have downed Women's Rugby World Cup holders England 25-20 in London before a crowd of around 4000, and can largely thank halfback Kendra Cocksedge for the tight victory. The Black Ferns were stunned early by a try to Red Roses wing Fiona Pocock before Renee Wickliffe replied in kind. Further England tries to Harriet Millar-Mills and Lydia Thompson saw England hold a 10-point lead until Cocksedge cranked into action with her second spell double and late decisive goalkicking. The Black Ferns now head to Dublin, where they will face Canada in the early hours of Thursday morning (NZT). Black Ferns 25 (Kendra Cocksedge 2, Renee Wickliffe tries; Cocksedge 2 con, 2 pen)England 20 (Fiona Pocock, Harriet Millar-Mills, Lydia Thompson tries; Katy Mclean con, Emily Scarratt pen)HT: 7-5

Source: New Zealand Herald November 19, 2016 22:41 UTC