Hong Kong feel full force of powerful New Zealand in 121-0 thrashing at Women’s Rugby World Cup
Jo Hull’s side no match for second-ranked Black Ferns as star winger Portia Woodman runs in eight tries
Hong Kong can look forward to Thursday’s clash with Wales knowing they are surely through the worst of it at the Women’s Rugby World Cup after Sunday’s 121-0 mauling at the hands of New Zealand.
The Black Ferns were on the board within the first minute in Dublin and scored 19 tries on the back of a phenomenal eight-try performance from winger Portia Woodman.
New Zealand often crossed unimpeded against a Hong Kong side coach Jo Hull says must find a way to contain their opponents in their remaining matches.
“Again we let them get momentum and I was disappointed that we kept making the same mistakes there, so that is something we will look at,” she said.
“Wales are up there, Wales caused these guys [New Zealand] some problems so we’re certainly not underestimating them in any way, shape or form.”
Hong Kong defended gallantly in close and often punched above their weight at the breakdown, but a host of missed tackles once New Zealand worked the ball wide proved costly for Hull’s side.