Les Elder (nee Ketu) Former Black Ferns 7s and XV player and captain,  mother, Rugby World Cup Champion and Commentator. Les is a passionate advocate for other women doing great things, particularly those black ferns from before her, during her time and the future. As she says "once a Black Fern, always a Black Fern" Les played XV through the transitioning period from amateur through to the professional era, and lead the team through a challenging period in her life. She had a baby and bounced back to continue playing at the top of her game. Les discusses some of the less glamorous parts of being a captain as well as the challenge she holds herself to being the best that she can be. Growing up in Waikato, played netball and rugby. Moved to Australia with her partner after finishing University. Played XV rugby for teams such as: ChiefsBay of Plenty Easts Tigers (QLD) Sunnybank (QLD) Queensland and made her Debut for NZ in 2015.