Black Ferns first 2026 training squad named
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Black Ferns Head Coach Whitney Hansen has invited 41 players to attend training camp held in Wellington between February 16-27.
The training camp will mark the start of preparations for the upcoming Pacific Four Series (PAC4) in April and serve as an opportunity for players to put their best foot forward for selection.
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Hansen said the team enters a new cycle with excitement and clear purpose.
“These training camps allow us opportunities to build connections, to each other, to what it means to be a Black Fern and to the rugby we are going to play,” Hansen said.
“In January we had a camp that was solely focused on people and purpose, it was incredibly special for me to be in front of the group for the first time. To see both the athletes and management connect on where we are heading is exciting.
“This next camp will be about the game, our identity on the field and the athletes we need to be to play it. We have a talented group of individuals attending this camp, with amazing leaders as well as some new faces that will play an integral part in this next chapter of the Black Ferns. We can’t wait to see what they can all do together.”
The Black Ferns will have one other training camp in March before the announcement of a PAC4 Series squad.
Black Ferns February training camp invitees (Test caps):
Mia Anderson
Reese Anderson
Taufa Bason
Laura Bayfield (6)
Ariana Bayler (8)
Chelsea Bremner (24)
Logo-I-Pulotu Lemapu-Atai’i Sylvia Brunt (29)
Luka Connor (24)
Amy du Plessis (22)
Danny-Elle Fesolai
Vici-Rose Green (5)
Leilani Hakiwai
Lela Ieremia
Maia Joseph (16)
Elinor-Plum King
Hannah King (10)
Jaymie Kolose
Ayesha Leti-I’iga (30)
Atlanta Lolohea (10)
Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu (3)
Hollyrae Mete-Renata
Kaea Nepia
Kaipo Olsen-Baker (16)
Moomooga Palu
Winnie Palamo
Marcelle Parkes (7)
Mererangi Paul (14)
Cilia-Marie Po’e-Tofaeono
Maddi Robinson
Layla Sae (19)
Presayus Singh
Fiaali’i Solomona
Awhina Tangen-Wainohu (10)
Santo Taumata (7)
Sam Taylor
Kennedy Tukuafu (34)
Shyrah Tuliau-Tua’a
Tara Turner
Maama Vaipulu (7)
Chyrss Viliko (19)
Holly Wratt-Groeneweg
