Five Black Ferns selected in World Rugby Dream Team

Tuesday 3 November 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 3 Nov, 7:31am

In this story Black Ferns, World Rugby, Whitney Hansen, Kalpo Olsen-Baker, Stacey Waaka, Elinor Plum-King

Five Black Ferns players have been named in the World Rugby Women's 15s Dream Team of the Year. Kaipo Olsen-Baker, who was named Player of the Year, leads the New Zealand contingent. This follows a season where the team won 10 of 11 tests under coach Whitney Hansen.

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