The Black Ferns team to play their last international hit-out against Canada in Whakatane today, has been named.

Black Ferns Head Coach Brian Evans and his selection team have made several changes to the starting line up as they continue to test combinations and create competition for positions.

The Black Ferns in action last Satruday. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

With Stephanie TeOhaere-Fox ruled out with a knee injury, Otago prop Pip Love has been called into the squad and looks set to make her Black Ferns debut off the bench.

The team also features Manawatu prop Ruth McKay who will play her 20th test match for the World Champions.

Brian is he was pleased with the first test match where they defeated Canada 16-8. The relentless rain in that match meant the pitch was slow and heavy but it had been a good test of discipline and strength for both teams.

'We're continuing to test out our combinations – and there has been a real competitive edge inside the camp as they all want the hit-out against Canada as the last chance to prove themselves for the World Cup squad.

'We have taken the precaution of withdrawing Steph from the squad so that she is in the best position to be fit for World Cup, but it's also a fantastic opportunity afor Pip Love who has had some good form in Otago, and is definitely a young, up and coming prop."

The Black Ferns squad to play in the Women's Rugby World Cup will be confirmed after the International Women's Rugby Series.

Meanwhile, Whakatane is gearing up to host their first Black Ferns Test match tomorrow at Rugby Park.

The team is (* denotes new cap):

1 Ruth Mckay

2 Fiao'o Fa'amausili, captain

3 Aleisha Nelson

4 Jackie Patea

5 Rawinia Everitt

6 Linda Itunu

7 Justine Lavea

8 Casey Roberston

9 Emma Jensen

10 Kelly Brazier

11 Shakira Baker

12 Amiria Rule

13 Huriana Manuel

14 Honey Hireme

15 Renee Wickliffe

Reserves

16 Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate

17 Kathleen Wilton

18 Philippa Love *

19 Eloise Blackwell

20 Aroha Savage

21 Kendra Cocksedge

22 Halie Tiplady- Hurring

23 Selica Winiata

Black Ferns v Canada Rugby Park Whakatane Kickoff: 2.30pm

A full replay of this match will be broadcast on SKY Sport 3 on Monday, June 16, at 5.30pm. Check SKY Sport tv schedules for other replays.

International Women's Rugby Series:

Sunday 1 June Black Ferns 38 v Australia 3 Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua

Friday 6 June: Australia 0 v Canada 22 Tauranga Domain, Tauranga

Saturday 7 June: Black Ferns 90 v Samoa 12 Eden Park, Auckland

Tuesday 10 June: Black Ferns 16 v Canada 8 Tauranga Domain, Tauranga

Saturday 14 June Black Ferns v Canada Rugby Park, Whakatane Kick-off 2:30pm