The ACT Brumbies have confirmed their side to face the NSW Waratahs for Round 2 of the Swyftx Super Rugby Women’s competition. The women from the capital will play their first home game of the season on Sunday 14 June at Viking Park, with kick-off at 2:05pm.
Head Coach James Erwin has opted to make minimal changes to his starting side that found success against the Queensland Reds over the weekend. Wallaroo of the Year Tabua Tuinakauvadra returns to the number 8 jersey, with Faitala Moleka swapped to the fly-half position, while Ella Ryan will shift to full-back.
Martha Fua, Tania Naden and Wako Kitano start up front, with locks Ashley Fernandez and Jess Grant completing the tight-five unit.
Lily Bone returns to the blindside, with captain Siokapesi Palu Sekona in the openside position and Tuinakauvadra completing the starting forward pack. Spanish international Anne Fernandez de Corres maintains the scrum-half position, joined by Moleka at fly-half to steer the ship.
Merania Paraone and Bonnie Brewer keep their positions in the midfield, flanked by try-scoring machine Ivania Wong on the left wing, Ashlea Bishop on the right, and Ryan in the 15 jersey.
Rayna Ellis, who started at number 8 last weekend, now starts on the bench alongside three potential debutants: USA Eagle Mona Lisa Tupou and youngsters Georgie Hayes and Paua Lee Going. Millie Parker, Linda Emelio, Easter Savelio and Tessa Good complete the starting 23 to take on the defending champions.
Location: Viking Park Date: Sunday 14 June Time: 2:05pm Kick-off
ACT Brumbies Women Starting XV
- Martha Fua
- Tania Naden
- Wako Kitano
- Ash Fernandez
- Jess Grant
- Lily Bone
- Siokapesi Palu Sekona (c)
- Tabua Tuinakauvadra
- Anne Fernandez de Corres
- Faitala Moleka
- Ivania Wong
- Merania Paraone
- Bonnie Brewer
- Ash Bishop
- Ella Ryan
Finishers:
16. Millie Parker
17. Linda Emelio
18. Mona Lisa Tupou (Potential Debut)
19. Easter Savelio
20. Rayna Ellis
21. Tessa Good
22. Georgie Hayes (Potential Debut)
23. Paua Lee Going (Potential Debut)
You can watch the game live on Stan Sport or click below to purchase tickets.
