Overview

• A team update on Friday confirmed Amy du Plessis’ tournament is over and that she will remain in England to rehabilitate a shoulder injury sustained against Spain.
• Assistant coach Tony Christie said the 22-Test midfielder could not complete the required return-to-play steps to be available this weekend.
• Katelyn Vahaakolo has been added to the matchday 23 and is in line for a second appearance at this World Cup.
• Allan Bunting named what he called the strongest available 23, with Theresa Setefano and Stacey Waaka in midfield, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe and Braxton Sorensen-McGee on the wings, and Renee Holmes at fullback.
• Management is preparing to bring in an injury replacement for du Plessis if New Zealand advance to the semi-finals, with final arrangements still to be confirmed.