A re-jigged Black Ferns outfit is looking to continue its commanding form against Canada at the Tauranga Domain this afternoon despite the wet and soggy conditions.

Coming off an imposing 90-12 win over Samoa at Eden Park last Saturday, eight changes have been made to the starting line-up for today's clash as part of the International Women's Rugby Series.

The Black Ferns in action against Samoa at Eden Park. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

Several Black Ferns will mark milestones in the match with veteran halfback and handy boot Emma Jensen set to run out for her 40th Test match in the Black Fern's jersey.

Skipper Fiao'o Fa'amausili will notch up her 30th Test and Kendra Cocksedge her 20th appearance for the team.

But the Canadian side may pose a sterner opposition, having beaten Australia 22-0 last week, the first time the two sides have met.

This is the first of back-to-back matches between the defending Rugby World Cup champion Black Ferns and Canada, the second in Whakatane on Saturday.

Black Ferns coach Brian Evans says while the test against Samoa had been a great occasion they wanted to continue trying different combinations, and to encourage competition for positions as they look to finalise their Women's Rugby World Cup squad.

He says the eight changes are about managing injuries and workloads while building some depth at the same time.

'Eden Park was very special and for the girls playing against some very familiar faces in the Manusina Samoa team it was a truly special occasion, particularly to run out ahead of the All Blacks at home,” says Evans

'Now as we head into two tests against Canada we know we need to regroup again as we expect them to be a great challenge.”

Te Puke High School and Tauranga Girls' College will play in the curtain-raiser from 12.30pm.