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    Black Ferns hooker Georgia Ponsonby feels their prospects for next year's Rugby World Cup have improved - despite three consecutive defeats

    Black Ferns hooker Georgia Ponsonby feels their prospects for next year's Rugby World Cup have improved - despite three consecutive defeats


    A shock loss to Ireland and defeats by England have come less than 11 months out from New Zealand's title defence in the UK.

    But Ponsonby says the tour's been exactly what they needed, given they don't get a lot of games.



    New Zealand complete their WXV1 campaign against France on Sunday.

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