Kiwi Ferns trailed Fiji at half-time for first time in World Cup history

Kiwi Ferns trailed Fiji at half-time for first time in World Cup history

New Zealand beat Fiji 18-12 in Newcastle on 18 October after trailing 12-10 at half-time, the first time the Kiwi Ferns — nickname for New Zealand's women — had ever been behind at the break in a World Cup match, according to BBC Sport. Debutants Fiji Bulikula led 12-4 before Stacey Waaka's second try cut the gap.

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