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Eloise Blackwell's let the emotions of a postponed World Cup run, now she's refocusing on the task ahead

Eloise Blackwell's let the emotions of a postponed World Cup run, now she's refocusing on the task ahead

4 March 2021

World Rugby wants to push the 12-team tournament out by a year to September-October 2022 due to Covid-19 caution.

The Black Ferns captain says initially she was devastated.

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15 Oct: Former New Zealand halfback Ant Strachan has commended Folau Fakatava for working his way back into the minds of All Blacks selectors

15 Oct: Irish captain Caelan Doris remains doubtful to face the All Blacks in Chicago on November 2 as he returns from a shoulder injury

14 Oct: No qualms from former All Blacks halfback Ant Strachan over the trio of scrum-halves selected in the New Zealand development XV squad

14 Oct: Coach Scott Robertson has defended the lack of fresh talent in his All Blacks squad for the grand slam tour, saying the development XV named today is where the new faces will emerge

14 Oct: The NPC semi-finalists could receive an injection of talent this weekend in Christchurch and Dunedin

14 Oct: Coach Scott Robertson has justified the emphasis on midfielders and loose forwards in the 36-strong All Blacks squad for the grand slam tour

13 Oct: The All Blacks' player stocks are secure for their upcoming Grand Slam tour

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