Page 27 - Grassroots Issue 2 - Feb 2016

FERNS STEAL THE SHOW AT NRL
AUCKLAND NINES

Photo: Photosportnz/ Anthony Au-Yeung

After losing the series opener in the NRL “We lacked composure yesterday, but took that
Auckland Nines, the Kiwi Ferns defied their into the game this time round.
doubts to triumph the crown over Australia at
Eden Park. “Wearing this black jersey means so much to us –
we’re so proud of all its tradition that goes with
The national women’s side showed their it.”
ambition reversing expectations.
Little over an hour after taking out Game Two,
“We knew we weren’t the fastest or fittest team both teams returned to the park for the decider,
out there,” admitted captain Sarina Fiso. with the home side performing an emotional
haka that set the tone for the encounter.
“We were just doing what we do to the best of
our abilities and we came through in the end.” With their defence holding, the Ferns showed
their attacking skills when the opportunities
After watching video of their 11-4 loss in presented.
Saturday’s game, the Ferns proved quick to make
adjustments.

“I think a little bit more experience helped us
today,” said Fiso, after her team had levelled the
series with a 9-0 win in Game Two.

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