# Red Roses face New Zealand with key players named

> Red Roses name Sarah Bern, Mackenzie Carson and Maddie Feaunati for Saturday's Allianz Stadium clash with New Zealand
- Title: Red Roses face New Zealand with key players named · Sky Sports
- Summary: Red Roses name Sarah Bern, Mackenzie Carson and Maddie Feaunati for Saturday's Allianz Stadium clash with New Zealand Red Roses' 39-match winning streak…
- Keywords: red roses, new zealand, allianz stadium, sarah bern, mackenzie carson, maddie feaunati, rugby union, wxv global series, england, black ferns, whitney hansen, john mitchell
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12040/13591424/red-roses-vs-new-zealand-mackenzie-carson-sarah-bern-and-maddie-feaunati-all-included-in-side-for-match-at-allianz-stadium
- Published: 2026-09-24T13:58:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: red roses, new zealand, allianz stadium, sarah bern, mackenzie carson, maddie feaunati, rugby union, wxv global series, england, black ferns, whitney hansen, john mitchell
## Key players named
Sarah Bern, Mackenzie Carson and Bryony Field start in the front row for Saturday's match against New Zealand.

> We're moving forward in the right direction while building depth in our cover.
## Red Roses' streak ends
The Red Roses' 39-match winning run was halted by a 26-26 draw against Canada last week.

> The Red Roses' remarkable 39-match winning run came to an end as they were held to a nail-biting 26-26 draw by Canada.
## New Zealand squad
New Zealand brings back Kaipo Olsen-Baker, Ayesha Leti-I'iga and Laura Bayfield for the match.

> We've continued to grow each week and we're excited to put our rugby identity to the test against England.
## Allianz Stadium crowd
Over 50,000 fans will attend Saturday's match at Allianz Stadium in London.

> They have won each of their last 13 at the Allianz Stadium but New Zealand have lost just one of their 17 games since the start of 2025.
## Head coach comments
John Mitchell says the team is building depth and looks forward to renewing a rivalry with New Zealand.

> We're moving forward in the right direction while building depth in our cover. Now we look forward to renewing a rivalry with a New Zealand side we haven't played since 2024.
## New Zealand's recent form
New Zealand has won seven consecutive Test matches this year and is strong in the WXV Global Series.

> We've continued to grow each week and we're excited to put our rugby identity to the test against England.
## Key takeaway

Red Roses' 39-match winning streak ended by Canada, but they prepare for New Zealand with key players returning