{"id":7380,"date":"2018-07-11T15:00:57","date_gmt":"2018-07-11T03:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rugbyheartland.co.nz\/wp\/?p=7380"},"modified":"2018-07-11T15:32:06","modified_gmt":"2018-07-11T03:32:06","slug":"black-ferns-announce-two-test-tour-of-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rugbyheartland.co.nz\/wp\/2018\/07\/11\/black-ferns-announce-two-test-tour-of-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Ferns announce two-Test tour of France"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Black Ferns announce two-Test tour of France<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Black Ferns to play Bay of Plenty and Auckland in Game of Three Halves<\/span><\/strong>
\n\u2022 Black Ferns 2018 schedule grows to five Tests<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Black Ferns have announced a two-Test tour of France at the end of the year and will warm-up for a busy international season with a Game of Three Halves in Tauranga next month.<\/span>
\nThe Black Ferns will play France in Toulon and Grenoble in November, meaning they will play five Tests in 2018 including an already announced fixture against USA, as part of a triple header special at Chicago\u2019s iconic Soldier Field.<\/span><\/p>\n

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) Chief Rugby Officer Nigel Cass said the two French Tests against the reigning Women’s Six Nations champions were an exciting addition to the Black Ferns schedule in 2018.<\/span>
\n\u201cWomen\u2019s rugby is on a high in France following their Six Nations victory earlier this year when they played in front of large home crowds. We’re expecting locals will turn out in force to cheer on these two teams. It will be a tantalising couple of Test matches for rugby fans.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Game of Three Halves<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Black Ferns preparation for a challenging international season begins with a Game of Three Halves against Bay of Plenty and Auckland on 11 August at Tauranga Domain, NZR announced today.<\/span>
\nThe match will see the Black Ferns play the Bay of Plenty Volcanix for 40 minutes, followed by 40 minutes against Auckland Storm. The third ‘half’ will pit Bay of Plenty against Auckland ahead of their Farah Palmer Cup season.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Game of Three Halves gives New Zealand fans and provincial players a unique experience. This is a great opportunity for two Farah Palmer Cup teams to have a hit out against the best players in the country. And for fans, it’s a fun afternoon of footy. There\u2019s no gate charge and everyone is welcome,” Cass said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Laurie O’Reilly Memorial Trophy<\/span><\/strong>
\nNext month the Black Ferns play Australia for the Laurie O\u2019Reilly Memorial Trophy in two double header Test matches, with the All Blacks playing Australia for the Bledisloe Cup in Sydney and then Auckland.<\/span>
\n\u201cWe know how much it means to the Black Ferns to play in front of family and friends at home and for fans to watch them play, so the matches will be great occasions,” Cass said.<\/span><\/p>\n

New appointment<\/span><\/strong>
\nJohn Haggart has returned from his role as defence coach at French side Stade Francais to take up a position as Assistant Coach for the Black Ferns. Haggart was formerly International High Performance Manager for the Crusaders and Canterbury Rugby, and has also been Assistant Coach of Canterbury.<\/span><\/p>\n

Black Ferns 2018 schedule:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Game of Three Halves<\/span><\/strong>
\nTauranga Domain, Tauranga<\/span>
\nSaturday 11 August<\/span>
\nV Bay of Plenty Volcanix and Auckland Storm<\/span><\/strong>
\nKickoff: 12pm (NZT)<\/span><\/p>\n

Laurie O\u2019Reilly Memorial Trophy<\/span><\/strong>
\nANZ Stadium, Sydney<\/span>
\nSaturday 18 August<\/span>
\nV Australia (With All Blacks v Australia)<\/span><\/strong>
\nKickoff: 7.15pm (NZT)<\/span><\/p>\n

Eden Park, Auckland<\/span>
\nSaturday 25 August<\/span>
\nV Australia (With All Blacks v Australia)<\/span><\/strong>
\nKickoff: 5.00pm (NZT)<\/span><\/p>\n

Northern Tour<\/span><\/strong>
\nTest match 1:<\/span><\/strong>
\nSoldier Field, Chicago, USA<\/span>
\nSunday 4 November,<\/span>
\nV USA (with Maori All Blacks v USA and Italy v Ireland)<\/span><\/strong>
\nKickoff: 6am (NZT)<\/span><\/p>\n

Test match 2:<\/span><\/strong>
\nStade Felix Mayol, Toulon, France<\/span>
\nFriday 9 November<\/span>
\nV France<\/span><\/strong>
\nKickoff: TBA<\/span><\/p>\n

Test match 3:<\/span><\/strong>
\nStade des Alpes, Grenoble, France<\/span>
\nSaturday 17 November<\/span>
\nV France<\/span><\/strong>
\nKickoff: TBA<\/span><\/p>\n

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