The Black Ferns’ opening Rugby World Cup win has come at a cost.  

They crushed Spain at the start of the week, claiming victory 45-8, but lost loose forward Kaipo Olsen-Baker to injury. 

However Back and Skills coach Riki Flutey told Ryan Bridge they’re confident Olsen-Baker, along with outside backs Ayesha Leti-I’iga and Amy du Plessis will play in next week’s clash against Ireland.  

But before that is a clash against Japan, and the Ferns aren’t taking the team lightly. 

Flutey told Bridge there’s threats throughout the Japanese team, but they’re confident in the team’s ability to defeat them. 

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The Black Ferns’ opening Rugby World Cup win has come at a cost. &nbsp;
They crushed Spain at the start of the week, claiming victory 45-8, but lost loose forward Kaipo Olsen-Baker to injury.&nbsp;
However Back and Skills coach Riki Flutey told Ryan Bridge they’re confident Olsen-Baker, along with outside backs Ayesha Leti-I’iga and Amy du Plessis will play in next week’s clash against Ireland. &nbsp;
But before that is a clash against Japan, and the Ferns aren’t taking the team lightly.&nbsp;
Flutey told Bridge there’s threats throughout the Japanese team, but they’re confident in the team’s ability to defeat them.&nbsp;
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Riki Flutey: Black Ferns backs and skills coach on the injuries, clash against Japan

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