Tara-Jane Stanley says England are no longer starstruck by the prospect of pitting their wits against the southern hemisphere giants as they prepare for Monday night’s women’s Rugby League World Cup semi-final against New Zealand in York.
Following the men’s shock loss to Samoa on Saturday, Stanley’s side will look to restore pride against the Kiwi Ferns, against whom they have fallen short in all five of the previous women’s tournaments – the first two in their previous incarnation as Great Britain.
