Victorious Black Ferns asking for 'a bit more support' after emotional welcome homeLAWRENCE SMITH/Stuff.co.nz World Champion Black Ferns return home to a rapturous welcomeThe Black Ferns aren't demanding the first-class treatment just yet but the World Cup winners wouldn't mind a full row to themselves more often. LAWRENCE SMITH/FAIRFAX MEDIA NZ Black Ferns wing Portia Woodman believes the team could reach even greater heights if they moved closer towards professional status. "We've got a bit now, and it's better than what it has been in the past [but] a bit more support would be great. 1 NEWS Black Ferns star Portia Woodman says the All Blacks' effort in Bledisloe II provided motivation for their world cup final comeback. What does look certain to happen in the more immediate future, however, is an official celebration of the Black Ferns success.

Source: Stuff August 29, 2017 00:23 UTC