https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/women-in-sport/130111759/another-win-and-more-ice-cream-a-tough-ask-for-football-ferns-against-japan
First, however, comes their 37th match in a row away from home, where they will be looking to turn in a credible performance, playing predominantly on the counter.
First, however, comes their 37th match in a row away from home, where they will be looking to turn in a credible performance, playing predominantly on the counter.
Forwards Jacqui Hand and Gabi Rennie have been ruled out due to injury and Covid-19 respectively, but Grace Jale and Hannah Wilkinson have returned to the fold after missing the September matches due to Covid-19.
Wilkinson should come straight back into the starting XI, especially with Hand and Rennie absent, but the makeup of the rest of the Ferns’ front four is surrounded in intrigue.