Katelyn Vaha'akolo scored two tries for the Black Ferns in the first half of the match against France in Vancouver. Photo: Jeff Vinnick / www.photosport.nz
The Black Ferns have beaten France in a game that may help boost their season.
They faced a similarly challenged France in the last game of their season, after a big loss to England last weekend.
Catch up with the game here:
The Black Ferns coaches are demanding the players take responsibility for some individual mistakes as the team stares down the barrel of some unwanted history.
The Black Ferns have dropped co-captain Kennedy Tukuafu among a number of changes to their side for this weekend's WXV clash with France, their final test of the year.
The Black Ferns can no longer win the WXV title after being comprehensively beaten by England in Canada.
The Black Ferns insist they're evolving and have the a game plan capable of winning next year's World Cup.
Recent defeats meant the Black Ferns slipped a place to No.3 in the world rankings.
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