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    The Black Ferns have rallied around loose forward Kaipo Olsen-Baker ahead of their second Rugby World Cup match against Japan in Exeter

    The Black Ferns have rallied around loose forward Kaipo Olsen-Baker ahead of their second Rugby World Cup match against Japan in Exeter


    The reigning Black Ferns Player of the Year was stretchered off during the opening win against Spain, but received positive news after being cleared of an ankle fracture.

    Co-captain Ruahei Demant says the team have supported Olsen-Baker following the injury scare.



    Olsen-Baker will miss the Japan game, but the Black Ferns welcome the return of flanker Kennedy Tukuafu .

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