- WXV 1: New Zealand 31-49 England
- Dow and Kildunne score two tries each in victory
Is there anything that can stop the Red Roses with their current form? It is a question that was asked two years ago before New Zealand answered it in the Rugby World Cup final where they ended England’s 30-match winning streak to lift the trophy. That game was the last time England lost and they are building a consecutive victory run again, adding a 19th following an impressive win over the Black Ferns in the WXV 1, which is seeing the question being posed once again.
The Black Ferns had a point to prove as they headed into the match with back-to-back defeats. The first loss came at the hands of the Red Roses, who put one over their rivals just three weeks ago at Twickenham, and Ireland caused a huge upset with a narrow victory last Sunday. Despite the scoreline, New Zealand demonstrated the danger they present, particularly through No 8 Kaipo Olsen-Baker who had a sensational game. But the lethal England back three of Ellie Kildunne, Abby Dow and player of the match Jess Breach – who scored seven tries between them with Breach the hat-trick heroine – proved too much for the world champions.
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