Amy du Plessis ruled out of the Black Ferns RWC knock out game against South Africa

Black Ferns centre Amy du Plessis has been ruled out for the remainder of the Women’s Rugby World Cup following a shoulder injury. 

Du Plessis will remain in the country alongside her whānau and continue rehabilitation with an injury replacement to join the squad in coming days. 

Outside back Katelyn Vahaakolo has been called into the match-day squad for this weekend’s quarter-final against South Africa where she will add impact off the bench.