"Bremner said: We were talking after and said we didn't realise we were 13 for a couple of minutes there'. When they realised our game drivers really stepped up. It was awesome to see the way we did that and a lot of heart was shown, especially on defence. When you are two women down you have to work harder for each other."
"I was stoked, Miller said. Even just running out and putting the jersey on, it was a really special moment. As you see on the side [of the shirt which shows six World Cup wins] it shows how much legacy and history this team has created at Rugby World Cups. So to be a part of that, a positive part an"
New Zealand began their Rugby World Cup defence with a large win over Spain but suffered injuries to Kaipo Olsen-Baker and Ayesha Leti-I'iga, leaving the Black Ferns with 13 players at full time. Allan Bunting had no immediate update on either player as both awaited assessment. Alana Bremner praised the squad's adaptation and defensive commitment after being reduced to 13, while Portia Woodman-Wickliffe added to her try tally after coming on. Handling errors marred a frustrating first half, but New Zealand pulled away in the second. Jorja Miller made a strong 15s debut and scored two tries.
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