16 Cantabrians named in Black Ferns and Black Ferns XV squads

Canterbury have had 16 players announced in the latest Black Ferns and Black Ferns XV squads, with both sides going into campaigns next week.

In the Black Ferns, Martha Mataele is set to earn her first cap, being called up for the first time. She will be joined by Christchurch teammates Rosie Kelly, Lucy Jenkins and Amy Du Plessis.

Lincoln University’s Amy Rule, Georgia Ponsonby, Alana and Chelsea Bremner will also feature as the Black Ferns prepare for the final Laurie O’Reilly Series and the WXV 1 series to be hosted in New Zealand.

The Blacks Ferns XV, who will be coached by Matatū’s Whitney Hansen, will feature players from all five Bascik Transport Premier Women’s clubs.

Lincoln University’s Maddi Robinson and Emma Dermody, HSOB’s Grace Brooker, Linwood’s Laura Bayfield, Christchurch’s Atlanta Lolohea and University’s Marcelle Parkes, Di Hiini and Holly Wratt-Groeneweg are all included in the squad to play Manusina next week in Auckland.

Congratulations to all the of our wāhine on another fantastic season, and some much deserved recognition for their continued excellent performances.