Ayesha Leti-I'iga injury tempers celebrations as New Zealand fly past Spain

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24/08/2025 21:13

New Zealand 54-8 Spain
Black Ferns await news on Leti-I'iga and Olsen-Baker

New Zealand are up and running in their Rugby World Cup defence but their performance was marred by injuries to Kaipo Olsen-Baker, who was helped off the pitch with a worrying leg issue, and the star winger Ayesha Leti-I'iga.

It blighted a fairly positive outing for the six-time winners which saw World Cup record try-scorer Portia Woodman-Wickliffe adding to her tally after being introduced in the second half.

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