Sandra Ioane ( ''née'' Wihongi, b. 12 February 1961) is a former

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player. She made her debut for the Black Ferns at the

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against the

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, she played in the first and third matches. She was one of two women who were unable to make the 1991 World Cup.

Personal life

Ioane is married to former Samoan international Eddie Ioane. She is the mother of Akira and

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, both have represented New Zealand internationally in the

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, Sevens and in the

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. She has a

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and is currently the club manager at

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References

External links

Black Ferns Profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ioane, Sandra 1961 births Living people New Zealand female rugby union players New Zealand women's international rugby union players Rugby union locks New Zealand Māori rugby union players New Zealand expatriates in Japan Rugby union players from Auckland People from Kaikohe Rugby union players from the Northland Region