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Black Ferns v England Allan Buntings side need improvement
OPINION: If the Ferns are to beat England next month, they’ll need more than they showed.

Dejected Black Ferns players after their defeat at Twickenham. Photo / Photosport

THREE KEY FACTS

  • The Black Ferns were beaten by England after falling 24-0 behind at Twickenham.
  • Both teams will next month be competing at the next WXV tournament.
  • The Black Ferns edged England to win the World Cup at home in 2022.

Paul Lewis is a veteran sports journalist who has written four books and covered Rugby World Cups, America’s Cups, Olympic and Commonwealth Games and more.

OPINION

It’s not fashionable to diss

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