Krysten Cottrell

In 2018, Cottrell was one of 28 Black Ferns who were offered contracts.^[2] She is a women's rugby development officer for Hawke's Bay Rugby Union.^[2]

Cottrell made her international debut for New Zealand off the bench against Australia on 18 August at Sydney.^[3][4][5][6] She was later selected for the Black Ferns November tour of 2018. She appeared in all three tests against the United States and France.^{[7][8][9][10]}

Cottrell was named in New Zealand's squad for the Super Series in San Diego.^[11][12] She only featured in the match against Canada. She later played in both of the Black Ferns two-test match series against Australia in August.^[13][14][15]

On 3 November, Cottrell was named in the Blues squad for the inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki competition.^[16][17] She was in the Blues starting line up for their first game, she converted a try against Matatū in their 21–10 victory.^[18][19] She also started in their 0–35 thrashing by the Chiefs Manawa in the final round.^[20][21]

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