New Black Ferns captain Victoria Heighway is confident her team can overcome travel and a short buildup to beat England in their two-test women's rugby series starting on Sunday (NZT).
Auckland lock Heighway was named captain for their three-match tour in place of Melissa Ruscoe, who recently suffered concussion.
Heighway played against England in the last two women's World Cup finals, in 2002 and 2006.
Rugby: Black Ferns confident
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