New Zealand's Olsen-Baker named World Rugby women's player of the year
Dynamic New Zealand No. 8 Kaipo Olsen-Baker has been named the women’s world rugby player of the year. Olsen-Baker received the award straight after the Black Ferns completed a home series sweep of France after taking their third test 36-7 in Christchurch in the WXV. Black Ferns flanker Elinor-Plum King has been awarded world breakthrough player of the year. She's the fourth New Zealand recipient in five seasons.
Winger Béibhinn Parsons’ hat trick of tries has helped Ireland overcome South Africa 38-17 and sweep their two-test series in Cape Town. Wales has also won its series in Japan after taking the second test 29-5 in Kumagaya.
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