A select group will make the code-switch from sevens to 15s early in the Black Ferns build-up to this year's World Cup defence

Theresa Setefano, Alena Saili, Dhys Faleafaga, Kelsey Teneti and potential debutant Risi Pouri-Lane join the team's first camp next month, missing the final sevens series event in Los Angeles.

Stacey Waaka and Jorja Miller link with the team in May.

Black Ferns director of rugby Allan Bunting says players must prove themselves.



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