2024 Taini Jamison Trophy – New Zealand v England (Sep/Oct)

Well the last game should be fun- might see a few players that would be on the bench if it was a decider, especially from England.

Well done to England. The Ferns had their opportunities, didn’t capitalise on them. My honest opinion is that the players as a group just dont have the mental toughness and grind that the likes of Langman, Kopua, Harrison, and many others had. When the game gets tough they tend to panic and mess up their passing, their shooting. Our defensive end, while better tonight isn’t just going to do it.
NNZ needs to allow more imports in and our NZ players out to get the experience of playing so many different styles of play. Leota has done well with her input into the Roses – it certainly shows.

I don’t think I agree with this being an “under strength England side”. I’ve been very impressed with Tchine and Pearson. I think that the NZ attack caved under pressure when it counted, and that is something to be concerned about. NZ were pretty lucky to get away with only a 4 goal difference

I thought what was really telling was when Gordon was asked at half time what feedback she was given re her subbing toward the end of that second quarter she responded “No feedback”.

Gordon then came back on for Poi, was subbed off again, this time for Heffernan before being brought on a third time…

The Roses definitely isn’t an understrength side this time around. I rate Tchine way more than Cardwell and Pearson has been impressive. Last year they proved that the second rate side wasnt second rate either.
Honestly I dont know why more players didnt just walk off to SSN – if in fact they were asked.
Pretty depressing. I think I need a gin.

I agree the 4 goal loss flattered the Ferns – none of them put their hand up today, and Englands win was thoroughly deserved 🙌

The biggest issue for the Ferns seemed to be penetrating England’s mid court defence, which was phenomenal. Tchine is a machine too – she will give Cardwell a good run for staring GS in the future, and easily got the best of Jackson and Mikaere today.

Nweke had the worst game I’ve seen her play, with soft hands and shaky shooting. I thought Heffernan was really close to getting ball several times at WD, without actually getting any.

I’d bring COB back in for game 3 – neither Poi nor Souness really took command.

Good call Maryann, gin o’clock.