The Wallaroos were a class above as they raced away for a 43-7 win over Fijiana in Suva.
The scoreline was exactly what coach Jo Yapp would've wanted, however, there are big injury concerns for the team heading into the Pac Four series.
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So what did we learn?
Rugby can be a cruel game sometimes.
Maya Stewart entered 2025 as the player to watch after a brilliant 2024 season.
However, the winger’s campaign could be over already after a non-contact knee injury.
Stewart was out for the majority of 2022 with an ACL injury, with fingers crossed she’s avoided a familiar fate.
In just 28 minutes, Bienne Terita made her World Cup case with a blistering display in the midfield.
Terita was unstoppable as she crossed for a double whilst creating several other opportunities.
Unfortunately, the Sevens star injured herself scoring her second try and was in instant pain.
It’s the same injury that has limited her time on the Sevens circuit but there’s enough time if it isn’t too serious for Terita to return for the World Cup.
The big question mark around the Wallaroos in 2025 was whether their front five could deliver the same magic as their backline, and boy, did they deliver.
The scrum was firing, earning multiple penalties and establishing dominance against an unstoppable Fiji pack in Super Rugby W.
There was venom in a plethora of carries, with a back-to-back backfence efforts by Tabua Tuinakauvadra and Eva Karpani in the 28th minute.
The reality is the Wallaroos have the backline talent to match it with the best in the world. They need more performances like this from the forwards if they are to push for something special in 2025.
There were plenty of like out of the new debutants for the Aussies, with six fresh faces pulling on the gold jersey.
Charlotte Caslick was the headline name heading into the game, but the backline injuries saw her fill in out of position on the wing.
There were still enough signs to show she’ll be a major value for this team, including forcing a turnover and setting Desiree Miller into space in the final ten minutes.
The standout was Katalina Amosa, the hooker excellent across the park. Her scrummaging was superb, was solid at lineout time and worked hard.
Faliki Pohiva was also solid in defence before her early departure, forcing several turnovers.
Emily Chancellor's and Bree-Anna Browne's returns from long-term injuries were popular, given their standing on the team.
Chancellor took over the captaincy from Siokapesi Palu and added plenty of class.
Likewise, Browne was a key cornerstone of a dominant Wallaroos pack.
