The Wallaroos will resume their Pacific Four campaign as they face the hosts, USA, in Kansas City.
The Australians had a tough start to their American trip, battling the elements and Canada in a shutout defeat.
They rematch the Eagles after their thrilling at last year's World Cup, with the 31-all draw one of the games of the tournament.
Both teams enter with a point to prove after starting their series with losses; the Americans were outclassed by the Black Ferns in the second half.
Rugby.com.au previews the Wallaroos v USA, presented by Bet365.
USA (1-15): Hope Rogers, Kathryn Treder, Keia Mae Sagapolu Sanele, Hallie Taufoou, Erica Jarrell-Searcy (c), Hann Humphreys, Georgie Perris-Redding, Freda Tafuna, Cass Bargell, Bella Vogel, Erica Coulibaly, Katana Howard, Emily Henrich, Bulou Mataitoga, Alev Kelter
Replacements: Paige Stathopoulos, Reece Woods, Alivia Leatherman, Kapoina Bailey, Tessa Hann, Abigail Paton, Kristin Bitter, Telesi Uhatafe
- Paige Stathopoulos and Tessa Hann are the two new faces on the bench following last week’s defeat to the Black Ferns.
- Erica Jarrell-Searcy captains the side in the second-row, one of several returning stars from last year’s World Cup.
- Bella Vogel retains her spot at flyhalf after her debut last week.
Australia (1-15): Brianna Hoy, Tania Naden, Eva Karpani, Kaitlan Leaney, Tiarah Minns, Siokapesi Palu Sekona (c), Emily Chancellor, Piper Duck, Samantha Wood, Nicole Ledington, Desiree Miller, Sidney Taylor, Georgina Friedrichs, Maya Stewart, Faitala Moleka
Replacements: Adiana Talakai, Faliki Pohiva, Bridie O’Gorman, Michaela Leonard, Dillyn Blackburn, Ella Ryan, Ava Wereta, Waiaria Ellis
- Tania Naden returns to the side after missing the loss to Canada.
- Eva Karpani and Piper Duck return to the starting team after coming off the bench last week.
- Dillyn Blackburn, Ella Ryan and Ava Wereta all are in line for their Test debut off the bench.
- The Wallaroos are unbeaten in their last three games against the USA, drawing 31-all in their World Cup contest last year.
- Australia has won just three games against the USA in the ten games they have played against each other.
- Michaela Leonard is set to equal the record for most caps by an Australian, tying Ashley Marsters on 45 caps
Hope Rogers v Eva Karpani
Once again, the game will be dictated on whether the Wallaroos can stop Hope Rogers from short.
Rogers has bullied the Aussies in the past, including a hat-trick in a comeback victory in 2024.
Karpani’s return to the starting side adds much-needed power to the back in the quest to halt her dominance.
Australia by 12
