Du Plessis to miss RWC2025 quarterfinal clash
INJURY UPDATE: Black Ferns centre Amy du Plessis has been ruled out for the remainder of the Women’s Rugby World Cup following a shoulder injury.
Du Plessis named on the bench for the quarterfinal against South Africa.
The South African-born Du Plessis will remain in England and continue rehabilitation with an injury replacement to join the squad in coming days.
Outside back Katelyn Vahaakolo has been called into the match-day squad for this weekend’s quarterfinal against South Africa where she will add impact off the bench.
New Zealand – revised: 15 Renee Holmes, 14 Braxton Sorensen-McGee, 13 Stacey Waaka, 12 Theresa Setefano, 11 Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, 10 Ruahei Demant (co-captain), 9 Maia Joseph, 8 Kaipo Olsen-Baker, 7 Jorja Miller, 6 Liana Mikaele-Tu’u, 5 Alana Bremner, 4 Maiakawanakaulani Roos, 3 Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu, 2 Georgia Ponsonby, 1 Chryss Viliko.
Replacements: 16 Atlanta Lolohea, 17 Awhina Tangen-Wainohu, 18 Kate Henwood, 19 Laura Bayfield, 20 Kennedy Tukuafu (co-captain), 21 Iritana Hohaia, 22 Katelyn Vahaakolo, 23 Ayesha Leti-I’iga.
