Eleven NSW Waratahs selected for Wallaroos Test Match against New Zealand

Fri, Jul 12, 2024, 2:00 AM
Waratahs Media
by Waratahs Media
Waratahs star Georgina Friedrichs has been selected for the Wallaroos at inside centre.
Waratahs star Georgina Friedrichs has been selected for the Wallaroos at inside centre.

Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp has included eleven NSW Waratahs players for the side’s upcoming Test Match against the New Zealand Blackferns at Ballymore Stadium on Sunday.

Brianna Hoy and Eva Karpana will be leading Australia forward up front as starting props, with Kailan Leaney, Atasi Lafai and Piper Duck also featuring in the starting pack.

The scrum base combination of Layne Morgan and Arabella McKenzie will again be steering the Wallaroos around the park, with last week’s four-try hero Desiree Miller and Georgia Friedrichs retaining their positions in the first choice backline.

Rounding out the Waratahs contingent are forwards Bridie O’Gorman and Leilani Nathan, who will look to provide impact from the interchange bench.

Wallaroos Coach Jo Yapp said: “We’ve prepared well for the match and are looking forward to playing in front of Wallaroos fans at Ballymore.

“We know our final Test match of the year on home soil against the Black Ferns is a big challenge, but one we are looking forward to ahead of WXV 2 in September.”

The Wallaroos are hunting for their first victory over the Black Ferns in international history with a big crowd expected at Ballymore in Brisbane on Sunday.

Supporters of both teams are encouraged to pre-purchase their tickets to Sunday’s Test match while fans will be able to take to the turf shortly after full-time.

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets, prices starting from $20 for adults.

Fans of the Wallaroos can catch the action live, ad-free and on-demand on Stan Sport.

 WALLAROOS TEAM LIST

1. Brianna Hoy (Coffs Harbour Snappers) – 7 caps

2. Tania Naden (Uni-North Owls) – 14 caps

3. Eva Karpani (Onkaparinga) – 25 caps

4. Kaitlan Leaney (CSU Marlins) – 19 caps

5. Michaela Leonard (c) (Tuggeranong Vikings) – 26 caps

6. Atasi Lafai (Campbelltown Harlequins) – 13 caps

7. Ashley Marsters (Booroondarra) – 28 caps

8. Piper Duck (Tumut Bullettes) – 14 caps

9. Layne Morgan (Merewether Carlton) – 23 caps

10. Arabella McKenzie (Lightning Ridge Tigers) – 25 caps

11. Desiree Miller (Eastern Suburbs) – 6 caps

12. Cecilia Smith (Leeton Dianas) - 14 caps

13. Georgina Friedrichs (Wests Bulldogs) – 23 caps

14. Biola Dawa (Wagga Reddies) – 1 cap

15. Lori Cramer (University of Queensland) – 22 caps

 

Reserves

16. Tiarna Molloy (Inverell Highlanders) – 2 caps

17. Allana Sikimeti (North Eagles) – 1 cap

18. Bridie O'Gorman (Sydney University) – 21 caps

19. Leilani Nathan (Hamilton Hawks) – 6 caps

20. Siokapesi Palu (Rockdale Rangers) – 10 caps

21. Natalie Wright (Wests Bulldogs) – 1 cap

22. Trilleen Pomare (Wanneroo) – 28 caps

23. Faitala Moleka (Blacktown Scorpions) – 10 caps

 

Match Details

Australia v New Zealand

Sunday, July 14, 2:00pm (AEST)

Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane

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