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New Zealand avoid World Cup shock against Fiji

New Zealand avoid World Cup shock against Fiji
BBC Sport Sunday 18 October 2026, 07:38 UTC 1 min read
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New Zealand women are given a World Cup "wake-up call" after they are forced to come from behind to beat debutants Fiji in their opening game.

New Zealand women are given a World Cup "wake-up call" after they are forced to come from behind to beat debutants Fiji in their opening game.
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