The Wallaroos stood up when it mattered for a crucial 27-19 win over the USA.
It was a sign of their class as they battled through the fierce American pack for a big win ahead of their World Cup date.
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So what did we learn?
Whilst Ilona Maher is the biggest Sevens star trying for the 15s World Cup, she isn’t the best star on the field.
Charlotte Caslick proved why she is one of the best in the world with a spectacular display in Canberra.
Her pace to score her maiden Test try was excellent, but it was her kicking game that had the USA all at sea.
Twice, she made breaks and chipped in behind, leading to a mistake by the visitors and causing headaches all night.
The goal for the Wallaroos has been finding a place for Caslick on the field and she's finally looked at home on the wing.
This win is massive for the Wallaroos given what’s on the line in a couple of months time.
The two sides will face off again in September with a place in the quarter-finals likely on the line.
The Australians were hurt after last year’s defeat after a win that got away, but the growth of the side was on display.
They were calm in the final quarter and controlled territory, forcing the USA into mistakes.
Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp needs to double the circle around Hope Rogers’ name because she is the difference maker for the USA.
Rogers was neutralised relatively at scrum-time but her carries were immense all night.
The loosehead prop proved the difference in Melbourne last year and picked up where she left off in the first half with a double before going one better than 2024 with her third.
If the Wallaroos are to exit their pools, shutting down Rogers is priority when they next meet in York.
USA star Alev Kelter will regret her actions in the final minute as the centre lost her head.
She had multiple goes at stomping Georgina Friedrichs on the ground as the frustration of the defeat was clear.
It left referee Aimee Barrett-Theron with little choice but to send her off, with the centre set for a long stint on the sidelines.
Faitala Moleka’s kicking game has been a major improvement in 2025.
She struggled for distance last year but there was no issues tonight as she found space constantly.
It forced the USA into rushed kicks and kept the Aussies on the attack for a prolonged period.
On top of this, the booming penalty from 40 metres was big in deflating the Americans’ spirit.
