Otago player selected for Black Ferns tour

Otago midfield back Kilisitina Moata’ane has been selected in the Black Ferns side for its end of year tour.

Moata'ane (20) is one of three new players named in the squad which plays a test against United States and two tests against France. She has missed the bulk of the season for Otago because of a ankle injury but has come back in the past couple of weeks.

She will play for the Spirit in the Championship final against Wellington in the capital on Saturday.

The side is again captained by Fiao'o Faamausili with Kendra Cocksedge and Selica Winiata as vice-captains.