The Black Ferns have begun a new era under head coach Wayne Smith with a hard-fought 23-10 win over Australia in Tauranga.
In dreadful conditions, the world champions overcame a 10-point deficit in their first test since the disappointing tour of Europe, where they suffered heavy losses to England and France, before undergoing a review which highlighted significant issues within their environment.
Star halfback Kendra Cocksedge, the most capped player in Black Ferns history, spoke to Corin Dann.
