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    Black Ferns coach Allan Bunting's made four changes to his 33-woman squad for the side's final outings before their World Cup defence, starting August 23

    Black Ferns coach Allan Bunting's made four changes to his 33-woman squad for the side's final outings before their World Cup defence, starting August 23


    Lock Laura Bayfield and loose forward Mia Anderson are in line for debuts, while Renee Holmes and Kelly Brazier have been recalled.

    Co-captain Kennedy Tukuafu, fellow loose forward Kaipo Olsen-Baker and outside back Mererangi Paul are unavailable through injury.

    New Zealand play a trial match against a Black Ferns XV on Saturday in Whangarei, before a test against the Wallaroos in Wellington on July 12.

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