Ruby Tui playing for the Chiefs Manawa. Photo: Photosport
Ruby Tui a star of the Black Ferns 2022 World Cup win, appears on the outer when it comes to selection for this year's World Cup in England.
Tui has missed selection for the Black Ferns 33 strong squad for next month's test against Australia in Wellington.
The Black Ferns will also play in a trial game against a Black Ferns XV.
Tui also failed to make the squad for the recent Pacific Four Series.
There are four changes from the Pacific Four Series with Renee Holmes and Kelly Brazier recalled to the squad and potential Test debuts for Matatū Laura Bayfield and Chiefs loose forward Mia Anderson.
Co-captain Kennedy Tukuafu, Kaipo Olsen-Baker and Mererangi Paul are unavailable due to injury with Alana Bremner stepping into the co-captaincy role alongside Ruahei Demant.
"At this stage of our World Cup journey, internal competition has been intense and selections are getting tougher as our wider squad have put in the work. Renee has come back and shown real growth, Kelly gives us experience and depth at 10 adding to our kicking game, while Mia and Laura have consistently been impressive," coach Allan Bunting said.
The Black Ferns squad for the July Series is:
Props
Chryss Viliko, Kate Henwood, Awhina Tangen-Wainohu, Tanya Kalounivale, Amy Rule, Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu.
Hookers
Georgia Ponsonby, Atlanta Lolohea, Vici-Rose Green.
Locks
Maiakawanakaulani Roos, Alana Bremner, Maama Mo'onia Vaipulu, Chelsea Bremner, Laura Bayfield.
Loose Forwards
Liana Mikaele-Tu'u, Layla Sae, Jorja Miller, Mia Anderson.
Halfbacks
Maia Joseph, Iritana Hohaia, Risaleaana Pouri-Lane.
First fives
Ruahei Demant, Hannah King, Kelly Brazier,
Midfield
Sylvia Brunt, Amy du Plessis, Stacey Waaka, Theresa Setefano.
Outside backs
Katelyn Vahaakolo, Ayesha Leti-I'iga, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, Renee Holmes, Braxton Sorensen-McGee.
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