Six Brumbies have been included in the Wallaroos to take on Wales in the first Test at Ballymore Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday (2:00pm AEST).
Lydia Kavoa, Katalina Amosa, Tabua Tuinakauvadra, Tia Hinds, Tania Naden and Ashley Fernandez feature in the squad, with usual captain Siokapesi Palu out with a foot injury and Faitala Moleka rested ahead of the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup in England.
Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp said: "We’re looking forward to playing these final two Test matches on home soil before the World Cup begins.
"Injuries have forced our hand with a few changes for the series but it also gives opportunities to other players ahead of the World Cup.
"While disappointing to lose a leader like Siokapesi Palu, we are fortunate to have someone like Emily Chancellor be able to step up in her place and lead the team.
"Emily is a natural leader and has worked closely throughout this season with Siokapesi."
The Wallaroos have played Wales on eight occasions for a 7-1 record. More recently they defeated Wales 37-5 during the title-winning WXV 2 tournament in Cape Town.
The countdown for Rugby World Cup 2025 continues. Tickets to our two remaining home Tests against Wales are available at wallaroos.rugby/tickets
WALLAROOS TEAM TO PLAY WALES
1. Lydia Kavoa (#214 - Eastern Suburbs) – 7 caps
2. Katalina Amosa (#218 - Southern Districts) – 4 caps
3. Bridie O’Gorman (#180 - Sydney University) – 31 caps
4. Kaitlan Leaney (#179 - SCU Marlins) – 29 caps
5. Annabelle Codey (#189 – Easts Brisbane) – 6 caps
6. Emily Chancellor (c) (Sydney University) – 28 caps
7. Ashley Marsters (#117 - Boroondara) – 39 caps
8. Tabua Tuinakauvadra (#200 - Orange Emus) – 16 caps
9. Layne Morgan (#188 - Merewether Carlton) – 34 caps
10. Tia Hinds (#222 - Randwick) – 4 caps
11. Desiree Miller (#204 - Eastern Suburbs) – 17 caps
12. Trilleen Pomare (#155 - Wanneroo) – 38 caps
13. Georgina Friedrichs (#178 – Wests Bulldogs) – 32 caps
14. Waiaria Ellis (#225 - Blacktown Scorpions) – 1 cap
15. Caitlyn Halse (#210 – Camden Rams) – 9 caps
Reserves
16. Tania Naden (#197 - Uni-North Owls) – 23 caps
17. Bree-Anna Browne (#193 – Brothers Rugby) – 12 caps
18. Asoiva (Eva) Karpani (#171 - Southern Suburbs) – 36 caps
19. Ashley Fernandez (#221 – Uni-North Owls) – 2 caps
20. Piper Duck (#185 – Tumut Bullettes) – 16 caps
21. Samantha Wood (#207 – Kalamunda Rugby) – 5 caps
22. Cecilia Smith (#190 - Leeton Dianas) – 23 caps
23. Lori Cramer (#172 – University of Queensland) – 29 caps
Players unavailable for selection
- Charlotte Caslick (ankle)
- Sally Fuesaina (calf)
- Brianna Hoy (knee)
- Atasi Lafai (knee)
- Leilani Nathan (knee)
- Siokapesi Palu (foot)
- Faliki Pohiva (hamstring)
- Maya Stewart (knee)
- Bienne Terita (hamstring)
WALLAROOS 2025 TEST SCHEDULE
- Saturday, May 3: Wallaroos 43 defeated Fijiana 7 at HFC Bank Stadium, Suva
- Saturday, May 10: Wallaroos 12 defeated by Black Ferns 38 at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
- Saturday, May 17: Wallaroos 27 defeated USA 19 at GIO Stadium, Canberra
- Friday, May 23: Canada 45 defeated Wallaroos 7 at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
- Saturday, July 12: Wallaroos 12 defeated by Black Ferns 37 at Sky Stadium, Wellington
- Saturday, July 26: Wallaroos v Wales, Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane - 2:00pm AEST
- Friday, August 1: Wallaroos v Wales, North Sydney Oval - 7:00pm AEST
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2025
- Saturday, August 23: Wallaroos v Samoa, Salford Community Stadium, Manchester - 9:00pm AEST
- Sunday, August 31: Wallaroos v USA at York Community Stadium, York - 4:30am AEST
- Sunday, September 7: Wallaroos v England at Brighton and Hove Stadium, Brighton and Hove - 2:00am AEST
