Rugby-Coach thinks world champion Black Ferns will be better for Canada draw

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Women’s World Cup - New Zealand v Scotland - Northland Events Centre, Whangarei, New Zealand - October 22, 2022 New Zealand's Sylvia Brunt in action REUTERS/David Rowland/File Photo

(Reuters) -New Zealand coach Allan Bunting said he thought the Black Ferns were building nicely for their Women's World Cup title defence despite being held to a 27-27 draw by Canada in a Pacific Four clash at the weekend.

The Black Ferns had been desperate for a win in Christchurch on Saturday to avenge their first ever loss to the Canadians in last year's Pacific Four and confirm that they were on the right track for the August 22 to September 27 World Cup.