SPOTLIGHT ON
Age 28 (21 Apr 1995)
Birthplace Omaio, NZ
Club Blues
Position Fly-half/centre
Height 5ft 7in
Weight 12st 6lb
NZ caps 26 (6T, 15C, 2P)
Instagram handle
@ruaheidemant
WE THOUGHT it was high time to have a yarn with the world’s best women’s rugby player. High time the Black Ferns are back in action, too, albeit on a Thursday night when they face the Wallaroos in Brisbane.
Ruahei Demant will co-captain the Black Ferns again after her stellar 2022 season, culminating in World Cup glory andremarkable rise for the 28-year-old, previously cast as a second five (inside-centre) who could move in one if required. She ran with aplomb, passed beautifully and maintained her composure in several clutch situations. Her tactical kicking is developing too.
