Wallaroos v Fijiana
Thu, Jul 4, 2024, 2:49 PM
Nathan Williamson
The Wallaroos' clash with Fiji will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and the Nine Network
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 2:30 pm WST with kickoff expected at 2:45 pm WST.
The Wallaroos v Fiji match will also be shown on free-to-air, with coverage on 9Gem beginning at 2:30 pm WST.
Wallaroos
1. Brianna Hoy
2. Tania Naden
3. Eva Karpani
4. Kaitlan Leaney
5. Michaela Leonard (c)
6. Atasi Lafai
7. Leilani Nathan
8. Piper Duck
9. Layne Morgan
10. Arabella McKenzie
11. Desiree Miller
12. Cecilia Smith
13. Georgina Friedrichs
14. Biola Dawa*
15. Lori Cramer
16. Tiarna Molloy
17. Allana Sikimeti**
18. Bridie O'Gorman
19. Siokapesi Palu
20. Lydia Kavoa**
21. Natalie Wright**
22. Trilleen Pomare
23. Faitala Moleka
* Debut
** Potential Debut
Fijiana
1. Bitila Tawake
2. Keleni Marawa
3. Tiana Robakadavu
4. Mereoni Nakesa
5. Asinate Serevi
6. Nunia Daunimoala
7. Sulita Waisega
8. Kara Naisewa
9. Evivi Senikarivi
10. Jeniffer Ravutia
11. Adita Millinia
12. Liti Lawedrau
13. Atelaite Buna
14. Merewairita Neivosa
15. Luisa Tisolo
16. Litia Marama
17. Loraini Senivutu
18. Vika Mararugu
19. Doreen Narokete
20. Ema Adivitaloga
21. Setaita Railumu
22. Salanieta Kinita
23. Repeka Tove
Four debutants included as Wallaroos confirm side for Fijiana Test
Thu, Jul 4, 2024, 8:58 AM
Nathan Williamson
Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp has named four fresh faces for Saturday’s clash with Fijiana in Sydney.
Brumbies winger Biola Dawa comes onto the wing, set to make her starting debut.
Tickets to Saturday's Wallaroos-Wallabies double-header in Sydney available here!
It comes after a hamstring injury to Maya Stewart during the build-up, ruling out the impressive flyer.
Waratahs lock Kaitlan Leaney returns to the side in the second row, the lone change to the starting pack.
Leaney’s inclusion shifts Atasi Lafai to blindside flanker, with Siokapesi Palu named on the reserves alongside potential debutants and Brumbies team-mates Allana Sikimeti and Lydia Kavoa.
Layne Morgan starts at scrum half alongside NSW halves partner Arabella McKenzie following the injury to Sam Wood (back).
McKenzie is set to play her 25th Test for the Wallaroos alongside reigning Wallaroos Player of the Year Eva Karpani.
Experienced fullback Lori Cramer slots back into the starting side, having missed their last Test against New Zealand.
Queensland Reds teammate Nat Wright is in line for her debut off the bench, with the former Sevens star set to provide scrum half coverage.
Wright is joined by Trilleen Pomare and Faitala Moleka as the back reserves, with the Australians hunting for their first win of the season.
“It’s been nice to be back in Sydney and the players are working hard to put in a good performance against Fiji on Saturday," Yapp said in a statement.
“Our team has been building well and we are looking forward to seeing how they go.
“We have four debutants and I’d like to congratulate Allana, Biola, Lydia and Nat on selection ahead of their first Test caps, and Eva and Arabella on their pending milestones.
“Maya Stewart and Ashley Marsters are both unavailable due to injury.”
The Test match will feature as part of a double header with the Wallabies-Wales clash on Saturday night in Sydney, with all Wallaroos home Tests live, ad-free and on demand on Stan Sport."
Nathan Williamson
The Wallaroos' clash with Fiji will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and the Nine Network
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 2:30 pm WST with kickoff expected at 2:45 pm WST.
The Wallaroos v Fiji match will also be shown on free-to-air, with coverage on 9Gem beginning at 2:30 pm WST.
Wallaroos
1. Brianna Hoy
2. Tania Naden
3. Eva Karpani
4. Kaitlan Leaney
5. Michaela Leonard (c)
6. Atasi Lafai
7. Leilani Nathan
8. Piper Duck
9. Layne Morgan
10. Arabella McKenzie
11. Desiree Miller
12. Cecilia Smith
13. Georgina Friedrichs
14. Biola Dawa*
15. Lori Cramer
16. Tiarna Molloy
17. Allana Sikimeti**
18. Bridie O'Gorman
19. Siokapesi Palu
20. Lydia Kavoa**
21. Natalie Wright**
22. Trilleen Pomare
23. Faitala Moleka
* Debut
** Potential Debut
Fijiana
1. Bitila Tawake
2. Keleni Marawa
3. Tiana Robakadavu
4. Mereoni Nakesa
5. Asinate Serevi
6. Nunia Daunimoala
7. Sulita Waisega
8. Kara Naisewa
9. Evivi Senikarivi
10. Jeniffer Ravutia
11. Adita Millinia
12. Liti Lawedrau
13. Atelaite Buna
14. Merewairita Neivosa
15. Luisa Tisolo
16. Litia Marama
17. Loraini Senivutu
18. Vika Mararugu
19. Doreen Narokete
20. Ema Adivitaloga
21. Setaita Railumu
22. Salanieta Kinita
23. Repeka Tove
Four debutants included as Wallaroos confirm side for Fijiana Test
Thu, Jul 4, 2024, 8:58 AM
Nathan Williamson
Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp has named four fresh faces for Saturday’s clash with Fijiana in Sydney.
Brumbies winger Biola Dawa comes onto the wing, set to make her starting debut.
Tickets to Saturday's Wallaroos-Wallabies double-header in Sydney available here!
It comes after a hamstring injury to Maya Stewart during the build-up, ruling out the impressive flyer.
Waratahs lock Kaitlan Leaney returns to the side in the second row, the lone change to the starting pack.
Leaney’s inclusion shifts Atasi Lafai to blindside flanker, with Siokapesi Palu named on the reserves alongside potential debutants and Brumbies team-mates Allana Sikimeti and Lydia Kavoa.
Layne Morgan starts at scrum half alongside NSW halves partner Arabella McKenzie following the injury to Sam Wood (back).
McKenzie is set to play her 25th Test for the Wallaroos alongside reigning Wallaroos Player of the Year Eva Karpani.
Experienced fullback Lori Cramer slots back into the starting side, having missed their last Test against New Zealand.
Queensland Reds teammate Nat Wright is in line for her debut off the bench, with the former Sevens star set to provide scrum half coverage.
Wright is joined by Trilleen Pomare and Faitala Moleka as the back reserves, with the Australians hunting for their first win of the season.
“It’s been nice to be back in Sydney and the players are working hard to put in a good performance against Fiji on Saturday," Yapp said in a statement.
“Our team has been building well and we are looking forward to seeing how they go.
“We have four debutants and I’d like to congratulate Allana, Biola, Lydia and Nat on selection ahead of their first Test caps, and Eva and Arabella on their pending milestones.
“Maya Stewart and Ashley Marsters are both unavailable due to injury.”
The Test match will feature as part of a double header with the Wallabies-Wales clash on Saturday night in Sydney, with all Wallaroos home Tests live, ad-free and on demand on Stan Sport."