After three weeks of building into the XVs format on the wing, Charlotte Caslick is set for another step up in Wallaroo gold, being named at inside centre for Friday's match against Canada.
The Sevens star will partner experienced outside centre Georgina Friedrichs, one of five changes to the starting side.
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Australia's win over the USA came with no injuries, with head coach Jo Yapp pivoting her focus towards either resting players or bringing in some much-needed physicality to combat the imposing Canadian pack.
Biola Dawa will make her long-awaited return in Wallaroo gold on the wing, with Cecilia Smith set to be rested following the USA.
Sevens star Tia Hinds also makes her return after being rested, partnering with Wallaroo veteran Trilleen Pomare on the bench as the two backline reserves.
However, unsurprisingly, Yapp has focused most changes on the forwards, with an entirely new front row and a 6-2 bench. As a result, veteran Queenslander Lori Cramer will be rested.
Martha Fua will come back into the starting side fresh after a strong performance at set piece against the Black Ferns and being rested against the USA, while Tania Naden will be rested for the match.
Katalina Amosa will come back into the starting side with Adiana Talakai getting her first start of 2025 off the bench, while Bridie O’Gorman comes into the starting side on the other side of the scrum.
Bree-Anna Browne and Eva Karpani will drop to the bench and serve as valuable set-piece impact players for later in the match, with Faliki Pohiva being rotated out.
Following a strong performance at the lineout, Yapp has opted for consistency in the rest of the starting forwards, with an unchanged second row and loose forwards, and Siokapesi Palu retaining the captaincy.
Emily Chancellor will continue to serve as a valuable impact player off the bench, with Ruby Anderson also retaining her position after debuting in Canberra. Completing the bench, the squad will be rejoined by Ashley Fernandez following her debut in Fiji.
"We had a pleasing win against the USA, and with a short turnaround, now we turn our attention to finishing the Pacific Four series well," Yapp said in an official press statement.
"The past month has been about growth and we continue to give players opportunities through the last match, now with the World Cup coming up.
"Adiana Talakai and Biola Dawa return for the first time this year, and that’s exciting for them, while Martha Fua, Tia Hinds, and Ash Fernandez also get another opportunity this week.
"Canada is a strong side that will provide a physical challenge for us on Friday."
1. Martha Fua (#223 - Blacktown Scorpions) – 2 caps
2. Katalina Amosa (#218 - Southern Districts) – 3 caps
3. Bridie O’Gorman (#180 - Sydney University) – 29 caps
4. Kaitlan Leaney (#179 - CSU Marlins) – 27 caps
5. Michaela Leonard (#168 - Tuggeranong Vikings) – 35 caps
6. Siokapesi Palu (c) (#194 - Rockdale Rangers) – 19 caps
7. Ashley Marsters (#117 - Boroondara) – 37 caps
8. Tabua Tuinakauvadra (#200 - Orange Emus) – 14 caps
9. Layne Morgan (#188 - Merewether Carlton) – 32 caps
10. Faitala Moleka (#199 - Blacktown Scorpions) – 19 caps
11. Desiree Miller (#204 - Eastern Suburbs) – 15 caps
12. Charlotte Caslick (#220 - Wests Bulldogs) – 3 caps
13. Georgina Friedrichs (#178 - Wests Bulldogs) – 31 caps
14. Biola Dawa (#211 – Wagga Reddies) – 3 caps
15. Caitlyn Halse (#210 - Camden Rams) – 8 caps
Reserves
16. Adiana Talakai (#182 - Sydney University) – 16 caps
17. Bree-Anna Browne (#193 - Brothers Rugby) – 11 caps
18. Asoiva (Eva) Karpani (#171 - Southern Suburbs) – 34 caps
19. Ashley Fernandez (#221 - Uni-North Owls) – 1 cap
20. Emily Chancellor (#158 - Sydney University) – 26 caps
21. Ruby Anderson (#224 - Avoca Beach Rugby) – 1 cap
22. Tia Hinds (#222 - Randwick) – 2 caps
23. Trilleen Pomare (#155 - Wanneroo) – 36 caps
Players unavailable for selection
- Piper Duck (shoulder)
- Brianna Hoy (knee)
- Lydia Kavoa (calf)
- Atasi Lafai (knee)
- Leilani Nathan (knee)
- Maya Stewart (knee)
- Bienne Terita (hamstring)
- Samantha Wood (back)
