Black Ferns team to play Canada named

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Fresh from their 25-20 win over England, the Black Ferns side to take on Canada in Dublin has been named today, with Sharnita Woodman set to make her Test debut off the bench on Thursday morning (NZ Time).

The team is:

1.	Toka Natua
2.	Fiao’o Faamausili – captain
3.	Aleisha Nelson
4.	Eloise Blackwell
5.	Charlene Gubb
6.	Charmaine Smith
7.	Charmaine McMenamin
8.	Aroha Savage
9.	Kendra Cocksedge
10.	Kelly Brazier
11.	Renee Wickliffe
12.	Chelsea Alley
13.	Carla Hohepa
14.	Portia Woodman
15.	Selica Winiata
RESERVES
16.	Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate
17.	Aldora Itunu
18.	Aotearoa Mata’u
19.	Sharnita Woodman
20.	Angie Sisifa
21.	Kristina Sue
22.	Janna Vaughan
23.	Hazel Tubic

Openside flanker Sharnita Woodman has been named in the team for the first time and is one of six changes to the side that played England in London.

Wellington Pride’s Jackie Fereti (nee Patea) has been named to replace Rawinia Everitt who has returned home with a shoulder injury. Charmaine Smith will start at openside, with Charlene Gubb at lock.

Carla Hohepa comes off the bench to be named in the starting 15 at centre, and Portia Woodman has moved to the wing.

Head Coach Glenn Moore said the Black Ferns were tested during their 25-20 win over England at the weekend and he expects the same from the Canadians.

“Canada will be buoyed after beating the Irish 48-7 at the weekend. They are a side that’s getting better and better and their confidence will be high. We’re expecting another tough match.”

Canada is currently ranked in the top three along with Black Ferns and England.

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BLACK FERNS TEST MATCH SCHEDULE

Saturday, 19 November, 12 NOON (Sunday 20 November 1:00 AM NZT)

Result: Black Ferns 25 England 20

Wednesday, 23 November 1:00PM (Thursday, 24 November 2:00AM NZT)

Black Ferns v Canada, Donnybrook Stadium, Dublin

Sunday, 27 November 2:00PM (Monday, 28 November 3:00AM NZT)

Black Ferns v Ireland, The Bowl, UCD, Dublin