Former Black Ferns star Ruby Tui has highlighted the crucial importance of English fans’ support for her team to triumph in the Women’s Rugby World Cup.
Tui, who was part of the winning New Zealand team in 2022, warns that the pressure is on England in this knockout stage of the tournament. However, the fans can play a key role in their performance.
Knowing the pressure of competing in a World Cup at home is a huge thing.
Ruby Tui
The player emphasizes that playing in front of family and friends adds an extra layer of pressure. England, ranked at the top of the world in women’s rugby, has broken records, but this entails a great responsibility.
Tui hopes that English fans understand the importance of their role in this World Cup.El equipo inglés cuenta con un gran apoyo durante todo el torneo.Tui highlights that the support of the fans was essential for the success of his team in the previous World Cup.
England will face Scotland in the quarter-finals on Sunday, without their outstanding fullback Ellie Kildunne, who is out with a head injury.
Tui points out that it is vital that England quickly overcomes Kildunne’s absence and adjusts as necessary, given how much is at stake.Las Black Ferns y Ruby Tui experimentaron una ola de popularidad en 2022.Tui explains that losing in front of a crowd is one thing, but disappointing the family at a World Cup at home is another. This entails various emotions and requires England to regroup faster than other teams.
After Australia’s early success with their deep kicks and play against England last week, Tui believes other teams will have taken note of how they could exploit the tournament favorites.
According to Tui, Australia achieved two 50-22s, which is significant, given that England’s three-quarter line (Kildunne, Breach and Dow) is considered one of the best in the world.
