1 WELCOME MESSAGES WELCOME MESSAGES NEW ZEALAND RUGBY DOWNER Kia ora koutou, At Downer, we are huge supporters of On behalf of New Zealand women’s rugby in Rugby, I am pleased to New Zealand and as welcome the Black Ferns proud partners of the Black Ferns we couldn’t be and the New Zealand happier to be a part of this exciting series! Barbarians, the match officials and all the rugby This partnership between Downer and supporters to Trafalgar New Zealand Rugby is more than just an park in Nelson for opportunity for us to support rugby at the today’s match, presented highest level. The values of New Zealand Rugby by Downer. and Downer align. Together we have been working to promote high performance and the Thank you to the acceptance of individuality and the strength of sponsors and partners everyone’s differences. of the Black Ferns as their support for rugby We will continue to showcase our partnership to is essential in making make a positive impact on the code, the players, today’s matches possible. This has been a very our people, the fans and the wider sporting challenging year and through our collective community in New Zealand. efforts and commitment to rugby we can all be here today to enjoy live sport. BROOKE DAHLBERG Our thanks also go to Trafalgar park for all the General Manager hard work that’s gone into ensuring today’s match - Business Excellence & Reputation is a great event for fans, partners and teams. And, I acknowledge the fantastic contribution of the many volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make these matches possible. Lastly, I want to thank all our match officials who are an essential part of the contest. I hope you all enjoy the rugby. BILL OSBORNE New Zealand Rugby President www.allblacks.com WELCOME MESSAGES 2 WELCOME MESSAGES ADIDAS adidas welcomes you to This match perhaps means something to each of Trafalgar park, to witness us that we haven’t had in recent years. That true the Black Ferns take excitement of when the whistle blows. Of almost on the New Zealand seeing it renewed. How it can make us feel. How Barbarians. While this it can bring people together. Safely of course. year it is not as we all The start of an exciting journey. had initially planned, safe to say, we’ve been craving this moment for a long time. So the Black Ferns are ready. And raring to go. And so, are we. Today, we are ready for sport once more. And perhaps today, this match means something a We hope everyone stays safe and enjoys the game. little more to each of us. That true excitement of Join us @adidasrugby in showing the team sport. How it makes us feel. How it can bring our collective support with the hashtag people together. Safely of course. We missed #ReadyForSport rugby. And this is our moment to be reminded how magical this game, and these teams really are. The Black Ferns vs New Zealand Barbarians CELINE DEL GENES match unites the sense of tradition and love of the Global Vice President core values of the game, a special occasion for - General Manager Specialist Sports all. Bringing us back to the life we love both as athletes and fans; the camaraderie, excitement, banter, victories and setbacks. Next year is full of opportunities. An opportunity for change. An opportunity for action. An opportunity to lead the way and be a force for positive change in the world. adidas is committed to creating an equal playing field and equal opportunities for all, for diversity and inclusion. 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Talents who first made their name Time is short, meaning this in sevens include Carys Dallinger two-match series between the Throughout the Farah Palmer Cup, and Lyric Faleafaga in the backs. Black Ferns and the NZ Barbarians we’ve been looking for athletes Lock Cindy Nelles, who scored assumes vital importance for the who fit the type of rugby we the last gasp match-winner in the players and fringe squad members, want to play and we knew there Farah Palmer Cup final, has 19 not to mention Glenn Moore and would be a lot of new faces in the caps for Canada. Watch out, too, his coaching staff. Black Ferns this year. It’s exciting for 17-year-old Auckland Storm first to see the talent coming through,” five/fullback Patricia Maliepo, who In lieu of what was to be a packed says Moore. was still finishing her exams and international programme in 2020 – studies at Southern Cross Campus Covid-19 scuppered those plans – The New Zealand Barbarians just weeks ago, but is already the Black Ferns will be able to build club, now in its 83rd year, fosters earmarked as a rare talent. on what they showed as individuals women’s and grassroots rugby. during the Farah Palmer Cup and a high quality trial featuring the Probables versus the Possibles. WE ARE NOW LESS THAN After a promising 2019 which yielded a 5-1 record and a sweep “A YEAR AWAY FROM of the Laurie O’Reilly Memorial Trophy series, the Black Ferns RUGBY WORLD CUP AND feature a new captain, lock Eloise Blackwell, in place of the injured WE HAVE A CLEAR GOAL Les Elder, and 10 new players. There is plenty to be excited about for the good rugby folk of west The first Barbarians women’s team The captain is Canterbury’s Alana was formed in 2019 and played the Bremner, fresh from raising the” FPC Auckland and Nelson. Black Ferns in a non-first class hit silverware aloft with her province. Injuries to the outside backs, in out in Auckland. particular, have seen call-ups for Barbarians coach Rodney Gibbs rookies Grace Steinmetz, Renee Club President, former All Black has already spoken about how Holmes, Cheyelle Robins-Reti, Alan ‘AJ’ Whetton, is looking he wants his players to give more Langi Veainu and Amy du Plessis, forward to the squad doing the headaches to the Black Ferns all of whom performed strongly in famous scarlet jersey proud: selectors by the time this series the Farah Palmer Cup. winds up in Nelson. “Rugby and all sport has been In the pack, alongside a hard core so badly affected by Covid this It should make for a fascinating of experience, enters Chelsea year, so to be able to watch a series which you should watch Bremner, Tanya Kalounivale, New Zealand Barbarians side take closely if you want to stay informed Ilisapetu Molia, Kendra Reynolds on the best players in the country ahead of a massive 2021 for and former Commonwealth games in two matches will be really women’s rugby in this country. beach volleyballer Kelsie Wills. special. It will be a fantastic way to Again, all were FPC standouts. celebrate women’s rugby and the history of the club. I offer my huge Coach Moore will be seeking congratulations to those who have fluency in combinations, be it in been selected and I know they will the midfield, loose forwards and wear the jersey with pride.” halves, as well as set-piece solidity. He knows what Kendra Cocksedge, There is much to play for amongst Selica Winiata and Charmaine the Barbarians squad. Seven McMenamin can do under have played Test rugby for the pressure. He wants to see how a Black Ferns, including Wellington Cristo Tofa or a Grace Brooker can lock Joanah Ngan-Woo, who BLACK FERNS V NZ BARBARIANS 2020 OFFICIAL PROGRAMME PRIMEBLUE ALL BLACKS TRAINING RANGE º PRIMEBLUE: Made with Parley Ocean Plastic which is made from recycled waste, intercepted from the beaches and coastal communities before it reaches the oceans. º Our standard requires this garment contains a minimum of 40% recycled content. PRIMEBLUE ALL BLACKS TRAINING RANGE º PRIMEBLUE: Made with Parley Ocean Plastic which is made from recycled waste, intercepted from the beaches and coastal communities before it reaches the oceans. º Our standard requires this garment contains a minimum of 40% recycled content. 99 TEAM LISTS BLACK FERNS TE KURA NGATA- PHILLIPA LOVE ALEISHA-PEARL AERENGAMATE NELSON HEAD COACH GLENN MOORE LUKA CONNOR TOKA NATUA 1 2 3 ELOISE BLACKWELL CHELSEA BREMNER 16 17 KELSIE WILLS ALDORA ITUNU TANYA KALOUNIVALE 4 5 18 19 PIA TAPSELL ARIHIANA CHARMAINE KENNEDY SIMON AROHA SAVAGE MARINO-TAUHINU MCMENAMIN 20 21 6 HAZEL TUBIC 7 NATAHLIA 8 MOORS SELICA KENDRA COCKSEDGE WINIATA RUAHEI DEMANT 22 23 CHELSEA ALLEY AMY DU PLESSIS GRACE STEINMETZ 9 10 LANGI VEAINU 12 RENEE HOLMES 13 14 11 15 KICK OFF 4.35PM, SATURDAY 21 NOVEMBER VENUE TRAFALGAR PARK, NELSON www.allblacks.com