Former Black Ferns star Ruby Tui has highlighted the crucial importance that English fans will have on their team’s performance at the Women’s Rugby World Cup.
Tui, who was part of the New Zealand team that won the tournament in 2022, warns that the pressure is on England in this knockout stage, but the support of the fans can be a determining factor.
Knowing what the pressure of competing in a home World Cup entails is a lot of pressure.
The player emphasizes the responsibility that teams feel when playing in front of their family and friends, and how this can affect their performance.
Furthermore, Tui highlights that England, currently at the top of the world ranking, has broken significant records, but this entails great pressure. Therefore, she hopes that the fans understand the importance of their role in this World Cup.Los aficionados ingleses han mostrado un gran apoyo a lo largo del torneo.Tui emphasizes that the support of the fans was fundamental to New Zealand’s success in the previous World Cup.
England will face Scotland in the quarter-finals on Sunday, without their star fullback Ellie Kildunne, who was ruled out with a head injury.
Tui considers it essential that England quickly overcomes Kildunne’s absence and adapts to the circumstances, given the importance of the match.Las Black Ferns y Ruby Tui experimentaron una gran popularidad en 2022.Tui adds that losing in front of a crowd is one thing, but disappointing the family at a World Cup at home is something completely different, which implies various emotions. Therefore, England must regroup faster than other teams.
Following Australia’s success, who played from behind and challenged England the previous week, Tui believes that other teams will have taken note of how they could test the tournament favorites.
Tui mentions that Australia achieved two “50-22s”, which he considers a significant statement, as England’s three-quarter line, with Kildunne, Breach and Dow, is one of the best in the world.
