– Whanganui women’s rugby team will face Taranaki Whio in a big test of local women’s game
– Hayley Gabriel, Whio Player of the Year, to showcase talents against Whanganui
– Whanganui squad includes several players transferring from Manawatū Cyclones
– Return of key players for Whanganui after missing preseason game
– Taranaki aiming to improve on 1-5 record last year
– Whanganui coach Junior Nepia believes playing against full-strength FPC side shows progress in local women’s rugby.