Kalpo Olsen-Baker of New Zealand leaves the pitch with a badly injured leg. Photo: www.photosport.nz
The defending World Cup champions have received good news with a trio of injured players set to stay with the team.
Loose forward Kaipo Olsen-Baker, wing Ayesha Leti-I'iga and midfielder Amy du Plessis left the field with injury in Monday morning's 54-8 win over Spain in their opening Women's Rugby World Cup match in York.
Kaipo Olsen-Baker. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz
Olsen-Baker had to taken from the field on a stretcher with a possible broken ankle. However, she has been cleared of any fractures in her ankle and will remain with the team.
It remains unclear when she will return to playing.
Ayesha Leti-I'iga goes over for a try. Photo: www.photosport.nz
Leti-I'iga and Du Plessis, who have ankle and shoulder injuries respectively, will also stay with the team.
No update has been given on when they'll return to action.
The Black Ferns now head to Exeter ahead of their second pool game against Japan on Monday 1 September (NZT).
The Black Ferns top pool C level on points with Ireland, who beat Japan in their opening game.
