New Zealand avoid World Cup shock against Fiji
New Zealand women are given a World Cup "wake-up call" after they are forced to come from behind to beat debutants Fiji in their opening game.
The New Zealand women's rugby league team faced an unexpected challenge during their opening match against debutants Fiji in the Women's World Cup. While the "Ferns" are among the most successful teams in women's rugby league history, having won three World Cup titles and reaching the final in all six tournaments, they were forced to come from behind to secure an 18-12 victory over Fiji.
New Zealand trailed 12-4 at halftime, the first time they had been behind at half-time in a World Cup match. Coach Ricky Henry described the performance as "uncharacteristically ill-disciplined, untidy play" and acknowledged that it was "luck in the end." New Zealand will face France in their next match, while Fiji, who defeated Cook Islands 40-12, will face Australia in their upcoming match, with both teams aiming to cause upsets in their respective tournaments.
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