New Zealand avoid World Cup shock against Fiji
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.
BBC Sport reports that 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.
This sports story centres on New Zealand. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Zealand, World Cup and Fiji.
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