Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies Super W head coach Scott Fava has made four changes to his starting side for Saturday’s Buildcorp Super W round five clash against the Western Force at HBF Park.
Loosehead prop Iris Verebalavu and vice-captain hooker Tania Naden return for their fifth consecutive pairing this. season, New Zealand international Amy Rule returning to the starting line-up to complete the front row combination.
Holland returns to the starting side to combine with Jess Grant, who has been a constant in the five jersey.
The remaining forwards pack stays unchanged, with Tabua Tuinakauvadra at blind-side flanker, Grace Kemp returning at eight and try-scorer Lydia Kavoa starting at openside flanker.
Huriwai will step back into the halves, steering the side from 9, with Faitala Moleka bringing the agility and composure at fly-half.
Fava has made no changes to the centre pairing, with Sarah Riordan and captain Siokapesi Palu ready to drive hard and support through the middle.
Following a breakaway try against The Rebels, Biola Dawa will start on the left wing for the fifth consecutive week, joined by fellow try-scorer Apryll Green and completed by fullback Ashlea Bishop.
Harriet Elleman and Sally Fuesaina will bring plenty of power to the finishers, joined by Lila Hifo who will play an important role in closing out the game.
Zali Waihape and Samoan international Alyce Solaese will bolster the finishers after consistent efforts in the past four rounds.
Gisela Vea will bring speed and style in the finishers with Emerina Marsh-Kiro returning after making her ACT Brumbies debut last week. Gabrielle Petersen completes the Brumbies matchday selection.
Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies Super W head coach, Scott Fava said: “Friday [against the Melbourne Rebels] was an example of just what we can do when we give our wingers some space to unleash.
“We’ve selected a strong side for. round five, so if we continue to build on our game plan from last week, we know we’re capable of a dominant performance.
“At this point in the competition every game is crucial for securing that third and fourth position, and we’re ready to get our second win in Perth.”
SAFEGUARD GLOBAL ACT BRUMBIES SUPER W ROUND FIVE TEAM
1. Iris Verebalavu
2. Tania Naden (VC)
3. Amy Rule
4. Kate Holland (VC)
5. Jess Grant
6. Tabua Tuinakauvadra
7. Lydia Kavoa
8. Grace Kemp
9. Jay Huriwai (VC)
10. Faitala Moleka
11. Biola Dawa
12. Sarah Riordan
13. Siokapesi Palu (C)
14. Apryll Green
15. Ashlea Bishop
REPLACEMENTS
16. Harriet Elleman
17. Sally Fuesaina
18. Lila Hifo
19. Zali Waihape
20. Alyce Solaese
21. Gisela Vea
22. Emerina Marsh-Kiro
23. Gabrielle Petersen
