Ruahei Demant
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Oct 29, 2026
Nathan RarereCORRESPONDENT
They've scored 467 points for and 151 points against.
Nathan RarereCORRESPONDENT
So Ruahei Demant, who'd sat some games out, of course, the captain, she's back there playing in number 10.
Nathan RarereCORRESPONDENT
Maya Joseph takes the nine.
Nathan RarereCORRESPONDENT
Eleanor Plumking arrives back in as well as Mia Anderson.
Tony ChristieGUEST
So, We could set her up to succeed and I think we saw that in the weekend when she got her opportunity.
D'Arcy WaldegraveHOST
You mentioned the front row hasn't changed except Georgia Ponsonby has lost her armband and she had to hand it back to Ruahei Demant.
D'Arcy WaldegraveHOST
Is she a bit upset around that?
Tony ChristieGUEST
Yeah, no, I think she's happy that Lou's back.
Nick BewleyHOST
I'm about to ask you a question about the last couple of months because you've had a real run in the 10 jersey, Hannah, for the Black Ferns.
Nick BewleyHOST
And I know This afternoon, Ruahei Demant is back.
Nick BewleyHOST
Well, she made her comeback from injury last week, but starting this afternoon.
Nick BewleyHOST
How do you reflect on the last couple of months, getting a really solid run of games? Do you feel more comfortable starting games? And obviously in that 10 jersey, you've got such a role in terms of managing the tempo.
Nigel YaldenHOST
I think there's going to be a really interesting selection dilemma at some point for Whitney Hanson as to who partners.
Nigel YaldenHOST
Hannah at second five, because I like what Sylvia Brunt is doing, but I can actually see them going to Ruahei Demant at some point for maybe bigger tests, maybe even next year, with that as a 10-12 combination.
Nigel YaldenHOST
Ruahei is so smart, makes such good decisions, has great mana on the field.
Nigel YaldenHOST
Man, Sylvia's playing really well, so I think that's going to be a really interesting wee challenge.
Malcolm JordanHOST
To sport, a rearranged halfback and first five combination in the Black Ferns for the second rugby test against France in Whangarei on Saturday.
Malcolm JordanHOST
Tara Turner and Ruahei Demant replace Maia Joseph and Hannah King after the opening win.
Malcolm JordanHOST
Manchester United football manager Michael Carrick's been compelled to offer an in-person apology to fans at the ground in the wake of their 4-1 Champions League defeat away at Italian side Como.
Malcolm JordanHOST
And the sold-out sign is up for New Zealand's opening two T20 cricket matches against India in Christchurch.
Nigel YaldenHOST
Minimal changes.
Nigel YaldenHOST
They get Ruahei Demant back on the bench.
Nigel YaldenHOST
Was lucky enough to speak to Ruahei.
Nigel YaldenHOST
Very, very smart lady.
Riccardo BallHOST
Elena Saileli and fullback Maia Davis are departing the group, uh, that were part of the northern tour to fulfill Black Ferns Sevens commitments.
Riccardo BallHOST
So, uh, she's coming to cover them w- while, uh, Ruahei Demant and Maia Anderson are gonna ...
Riccardo BallHOST
They did sustain calf injuries, but should be fit in time to play some part in the series.
Riccardo BallHOST
And as a result, uh, Reni Landen-Lane, who was called in for injury cover, has been released back to Wellington so she can play in the Farah Palmer Cup Final.