With the 28-test veteran available for selection, there were no changes to Hansen\u2019s side from that which beat the United States 48-15. <\/p>\n
\u201cOur focus is on us and the upcoming opportunity to refine our rugby identity,\u201d Hansen said. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe know Canada are a physical and accurate side, and we\u2019re looking forward to matching the intensity to put on a consistent, disciplined performance we can be proud of.<\/p>\n
\u201cBoth teams are coming off the back of growing performances, so fans in the USA and back home can expect an entertaining contest.\u201d<\/p>\n
Prop Marcelle Parkes has also joined the Black Ferns camp in Missouri as an injury replacement for loosehead Awhina Tangen-Wainohu, who reaggravated an existing neck injury last week and has returned home. <\/p>\n
The Black Ferns last met Canada in the semi-finals of last year\u2019s Rugby World Cup in England, where the Canadians eliminated the New Zealand side with a 34-19 win. <\/p>\n
In last year\u2019s Pacific Four Series, the sides drew 27-27, with the Black Ferns ultimately going on to win the title. <\/p>\n
Black Ferns team to play Canada<\/p>\n
1. Chryss Viliko (20)<\/p>\n
2. Georgia Ponsonby (38)<\/p>\n
3. Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu (4)<\/p>\n
4. Maiakawanakaulani Roos (39)<\/p>\n
5. Laura Bayfield (7)<\/p>\n
6. Liana Mikaele-Tu\u2019u (36)<\/p>\n
7. Kennedy Tukuafu (35) \u2013 co-captain<\/p>\n
8. Kaipo Olsen-Baker (17)<\/p>\n
9. Maia Joseph (17)<\/p>\n
10. Ruahei Demant (52) \u2013 co-captain<\/p>\n
11. Ayesha Leti-I\u2019iga (31)<\/p>\n
12. Logo-I-Pulotu Lemapu-Atai\u2019i Sylvia Brunt (30)<\/p>\n
13. Amy Du\u2019Plessis (23)<\/p>\n
14. Mererangi Paul (15)<\/p>\n
15. Renee Holmes (30)<\/p>\n
Bench:<\/p>\n
16. Vici-Rose Green (6)<\/p>\n
17. Maddison Robinson (1)<\/p>\n
18. Tanya Kalounivale (28)<\/p>\n
19. Maama Mo\u2019onia Vaipulu (8)<\/p>\n
20. Mia Anderson (1)<\/p>\n
21. Tara Turner (1)<\/p>\n
22. Hannah King (11)<\/p>\n
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