The Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies are proud to announce that five Super Rugby Women's representatives have been selected in the Wallaroos first WXV 2 fixture in South Africa, taking on Wales on Saturday the 28th of September at 8:30PM AEST.
With a strong presence in the starting side, Tania Naden will link with Siokapesi Palu and Tabua Tuinakauvadra in the forward pack. Backing up the trio will be fellow Brumbies Lydia Kavoa and Faitala Moleka who will feature off the bench.
Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp said: “We’ve had a good week so far in Cape Town and have prepared well. “We’re expecting another close match with Wales on Saturday to start our campaign and are confident if we can tidy up our discipline the results will follow." “It’s similar team to last week with Arabella coming into the starting side and Cecilia Smith back in the 23. They both bring key experience for the tournament.”
The Wallaroos look to redeem a strong effort last week in a clash against Wales where the Australian Women would fall by just seven points at full-time.
Following the fixture against Wales, the Wallaroos will back up in consecutive weeks to take on South Africa and Scotland in the WXV series also.
WALLAROOS WXV 2 SCHEDULE
- Saturday, September 28 - Australia v Wales at DHL Stadium, Cape Town (8:30pm AEST)
- Sunday, October 6 - Australia v South Africa at Athlone Stadium, Cape Town (1:00am AEST)
- Sunday, October 13 - Australia v Scotland at Athlone Stadium, Cape Town (2:00am AEST)
1. Bridie O'Gorman (NSW Waratahs)
2. Tania Naden (ACT Brumbies)
3. Eva Karpani (NSW Waratahs)
4. Kaitlan Leaney (NSW Waratahs)
5. Michaela Leonard (c) (Western Force)
6. Siokapesi Palu (ACT Brumbies)
7. Ashley Marsters (Melbourne Rebels)
8. Tabua Tuinakauvadra (ACT Brumbies)
9. Layne Morgan (NSW Waratahs)
10. Arabella McKenzie (NSW Waratahs)
11. Desiree Miller (NSW Waratahs)
12. Trilleen Pomare (Western Force)
13. Georgina Friedrichs (NSW Waratahs)
14. Maya Stewart (NSW Waratahs)
15. Caitlyn Halse (NSW Waratahs)
Substitutes
16. Tiarna Molloy (Queensland Reds)
17. Lydia Kavoa (ACT Brumbies)
18. Alapeta Ngauamo (Western Force)
19. Atasi Lafai (NSW Waratahs)
20. Lucy Dinnen (Western Force)
21. Natalie Wright (Queensland Reds)
22. Cecilia Smith (Queensland Reds)
23. Faitala Moleka (ACT Brumbies)
