Photo: Getty ImagesPortia Woodman claimed seven tries to make an immediate impression in her return from the sevens scene as the Black Ferns trounced Japan in their World Cup warm-up match. The trio of returning sevens stars all featured prominently for the Black Ferns. She now sits second and third for most tries in a test for the Black Ferns, bettered only by Vanessa Cootes' nine in 1996. The Black Ferns scored seven first half tries to lead 45-7 at the break. The visitors, with the little ball they did have, attempted to play the game at pace which played into the Black Ferns hands.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 24, 2022 20:20 UTC