Three Trailfinders named in Black Ferns squad for PAC 4 series

Tanya Kalounivale, Maiakawanakaulani Roos, and Georgia Ponsonby have been named as part of the Black Ferns squad for the upcoming 2026 Women’s Pacific Four Series.

Black Ferns Head Coach Whitney Hansen has named her first 30-player squad since taking the reins, which features each of Kalounivale, Roos and Ponsonby.

After representing the Black Ferns in the 2025 Rugby World Cup squad, the New Zealand trio will travel to the United States in preparation for the first game against the USA on Sunday 12 April, 12AM.

Kalounivale and Roos will each depart Trailfinders at the end of the March, after expiration of the contracted time in Ealing. Georgia Ponsonby has been granted eligibility exception by the by the NZR Board making her available for selection for the squad.