Five Brumbies selected for Wallaroos double header in Canberra

Thu, May 15, 2025, 4:30 AM
Brumbies.Rugby
by Brumbies.Rugby

Five representatives from the Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies have been selected for the Wallaroos match in Canberra this weekend against USA at GIO Stadium. With a 4:55PM kickoff on Saturday, the match will feature as a double-header with the ACT Brumbies taking on the Queensland Reds from 7:35PM.

Brumbies Women's captain Siokapesi Palu will lead out the Wallaroos once again this week, backing up after a strong performance last week against the Black Ferns. Joining their club skipper in the starting side will be Tania Naden who has reclaimed the number 2 jersey for the fixture.

Also featuring in the starting XV, Tabua Tuinakauvadra will join the scrum from number 8, while Faitala Moleka shifts to flyhalf after featuring at fullback last week.

Katalina Amosa will shift to the bench, looking to interchange with fellow Brumby, Naden at hooker throughout the contest against USA.

Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp said: "There were some positive signs last week for us to build on and also some areas we have needed to hone in and really focus on.

"USA will provide us with another challenge on Saturday and given we play them at World Cup it will be a good test to see where we’re placed.

"The Wallaroos haven’t played in Canberra since 2008 so the players are looking forward to playing at GIO Stadium for the first time."

WALLAROOS TEAM FOR USA TEST MATCH

1. Bree-Anna Browne (#193 – Brothers Rugby) – 9 caps

2. Tania Naden (#197 - Uni-North Owls) – 21 caps

3. Asoiva (Eva) Karpani (#171 - Southern Suburbs) – 33 caps

4. Kaitlan Leaney (#179 - CSU Marlins) – 26 caps

5. Michaela Leonard (#168 - Tuggeranong Vikings) – 34 caps

6. Siokapesi Palu (c) (#194 - Rockdale Rangers) – 18 caps

7. Ashley Marsters (#117 - Boroondara) – 36 caps

8. Tabua Tuinakauvadra (#200 - Orange Emus) – 13 caps

9. Layne Morgan (#188 - Merewether Carlton) – 31 caps

10. Faitala Moleka (#199 - Blacktown Scorpions) – 18 caps

11. Desiree Miller (#204 - Eastern Suburbs) – 14 caps

12. Cecilia Smith (#190 - Leeton Dianas) – 21 caps

13. Georgina Friedrichs (#178 - Wests Bulldogs) – 30 caps

14. Charlotte Caslick (#220 - Wests Bulldogs) – 2 caps

15. Caitlyn Halse (#210 - Camden Rams) – 6 caps

  Reserves

  16. Katalina Amosa (#218 - Southern Districts) – 2 caps

17. Faliki Pohiva (#219 - Blacktown Scorpions) – 1 cap

18. Bridie O’Gorman (#180 - Sydney University) – 28 caps

19. Emily Chancellor (#158 - Sydney University) – 25 caps

20. Ruby Anderson (Avoca Beach Rugby) – debut

21. Natalie Wright (#213 - Wests Bulldogs) – 5 caps

22. Trilleen Pomare (#155 - Wanneroo) – 35 caps

23. Lori Cramer (#172 - University of Queensland) – 28 caps

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