Ruby Tui Highlights the Crucial Role of English Fans at the Women’s Rugby World Cup
Former Black Ferns star Ruby Tui has emphasized the importance of English fans’ support for their national team to advance and win 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 the knockout stages of the tournament, but the support of the fans can be decisive.
Knowing the pressure of competing in a World Cup at home, there is a lot of pressure there.
Ruby Tui
The former player highlighted the importance of local fan support and how this can influence the team’s performance. Tui mentions that playing in front of family and friends adds an extra layer of pressure and excitement.England, currently at the top of the world ranking and with impressive records, faces a great responsibility. Tui hopes that the fans understand the importance of their role in this World Cup.
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Tui firmly believes in the impact of fan support: “A big part of my heart believes that we couldn’t have done what we did in the last World Cup without our people. They really, really supported us.”
England will face Scotland in the quarter-finals on Sunday, without their outstanding fullback Ellie Kildunne, who was ruled out with a head injury. Tui emphasizes the need for England to quickly overcome this absence and readjust.Tui added that losing in front of a crowd is one thing, but disappointing the family at a home World Cup is different, as it involves various emotions. Therefore, England needs to regroup faster than other teams.
After Australia’s early success, with their deep and challenging game against England last week, Tui believes that other teams will take note of how they could exploit the tournament favorites.
Tui pointed out that Australia achieved two 50-22s, which is significant, considering that England’s three back players, Kildunne, Breach and Dow, are possibly the best in the world right now.
