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Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp has injected a combination of exciting youth and experience as the Wallaroos look to go two-from-two when they take on current hosts South Africa in the WXV 2.
While the South Africans are still to taste victory historically against the Wallaroos, their clear growth over the last eighteen months – along with several notable scalps, most recently against the Barbarians and Japan – suggests this match will be far from a one-sided affair.
Yapp has recognised the several dangers posed by the Bok pack, and has named an unchanged starting forward pack, with the barnstorming Eva Karpani set to earn her 30th cap in gold.
The new arrival in camp in Brumby Allana Sikimeti has been named on the bench, aiming to inject significant grunt into the backend of the match.
However, the backline will see the largest number of changes, with the Boks offering several dangerous weapons outwide – including some from their developing Sevens program. Cecilia Smith slots into the starting inside centre position, with veteran vice-captain Trillian Pomare moved back to the bench to partner with fellow veteran Lori Cramer, while Caitlyn Halse retains her starting position.
Natalie Wright has been ruled out of the remainder of WXV 2 after sustaining a significant ankle injury during the side’s victory over Wales, which will see talented Western Force product Samantha Wood come onto the bench for her fourth cap of the year.
Wood enjoyed a strong Super Rugby Women’s season, and has made her way back into the side following a recovery for injury, taking part in the inaugural Australia A clash against Samoa back in September.
Wright joins uncapped forward Ashley Fernandez in the casualty ward, in addition to experienced flyhalf Arabella McKenzie, who suffered a concussion during training in the lead up to the Wales game.
However, in further exciting news for the development of the squad, talented young gun Waiaria Ellis has been called into the squad to replace Fernandez, also hot off her strong form in the Australia A tour.
“Last week’s win was a good start to the tournament and it’s important we grow from here and put in another strong performance,” said Jo Yapp in a press statement.
“We were happy with parts of our game but know there’s room for improvement in other areas and South Africa will present a big challenge on home turf.
“Sammy comes back in and Waiaria gets an opportunity to join the tour and gain valuable experience.
“Both played really well in the Australia A game last month and performed well in our recent camps.”
Wallaroos Squad to face South Africa
1. Bridie O’Gorman (#180 – Sydney University) – 25 caps
2. Tania Naden (#197 – Uni-North Owls) – 17 caps
3. Eva Karpani (#171 – Onkaparinga) – 29 caps
4. Kaitlan Leaney (#179 – CSU Marlins) – 23 caps
5. Michaela Leonard (c) (#168 – Tuggeranong Vikings) – 30 caps
6. Siokapesi Palu (#194 – Rockdale Rangers) – 14 caps
7. Ashley Marsters (#117 – Booroondarra) – 32 caps
8. Tabua Tuinakauvadra (#200 – Tuggeranong Vikings) – 9 caps
9. Layne Morgan (#188 – Merewether Carlton) – 27 caps
10. Faitala Moleka (#199 – Blacktown Scorpions) – 13 caps
11. Desiree Miller (#204 – Eastern Suburbs) – 10 caps
12. Cecilia Smith (#190 – Leeton Dianas) – 16 caps
13. Georgina Friedrichs (#178 – Wests Bulldogs) – 27 caps
14. Maya Stewart (#196 – Nelson Bay Gropers) – 14 caps
15. Caitlyn Halse (#210 – Southern Districts) – 4 caps
Reserves
16. Tiarna Molloy (#191 – Inverell Highlanders) – 5 caps
17. Lydia Kavoa (#214 – Eastern Suburbs) – 4 caps
18. Allana Sikimeti (#212 – Norths Eagles) – 2 caps
19. Atasi Lafai (#161 – Campbelltown Harlequins) – 16 caps
20. Lucy Dinnen (#216 – Wanneroo) – 3 caps
21. Samantha Wood (#207 – Kalamunda District) – 3 caps
22. Trilleen Pomare (#155 – Wanneroo) – 31 caps
23. Lori Cramer (#172 – University of Queensland) – 25 caps
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