Super Rugby Women's started with a bang as several players stood out across the opening round.
The NSW Waratahs opened their title defence with an impressive win over the Fijiana Drua in Sydney.
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Meanwhile, the ACT Brumbies ended their winning drought with a last minute winner to take down the Queensland Reds at Ballymore.
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Naisewa is rewarded for a dominant Fijiana Drua scrum effort, winning several penalties against her tight-head counterparts.
Meanwhile, Naden anchored a strong set-piece performance from the Brumbies, nailing all but one throw and scoring a crucial try.
Karpani rounds out the list after she was one of the Reds’ best in defeat, scoring a try and breaking three tackles.
Nakesa and Leaney had an entertaining battle across the park, both adding significant value to their respective teams.
Lenaey produced a game-high 18 carries, constantly making metres across the advantage line while Nakesa looked damaging with ball in hand, especially from in close as she broke three tackles.
Duck relished the absence of captaincy as she crossed for a crucial try whilst also breaking four tackles and making a team high 13 of her own.
She is joined by Reds flanker Hanna, who got through a ton of underrated work within close to try and inspire the Queenslanders home at Ballymore.
The Wallaroos skipper Palu Sekona rounds out the forward pack, making strong ground with her carries as she topped their carry metres (56.5) and post-conaact metres (33.4)
Two new recruits get the nod in the halves after inspiring their teams to wins.
Spanish international Fernandez de Corres was a threat constantly around the ruck, while Dutch recruit Klevit had a hand in four tries during a dominant first half display.
Naihamu was quality again for the Drua in the midfield, recording a team high six tackle busts as she crossed for a well deserved try late in the game.
She partners with fellow international Friedrichs, who scored a double in the crucial win.
Miller was the standout from the weekend, recording 22 points as she scored a classy double to go with several tough conversions.
It was almost a shootout with opposite number Raitubu, who finished off a great first half try and set up another.
Moleka iced the game for the Brumbies to break their drought but her influence was more than just a kick, creating two line breaks and making two tackle busts.
1. Karalaini Naisewa
2. Tania Naden
3. Eva Karpani
4. Mereoni Nakesa
5. Kaitlan Leaney
6. Piper Duck
7. Zoe Hanna
8. Siokapesi Palu Sekona
9. Anne Fernandez de Corres
10. Pleuni Kievit
11. Desiree Miller
12. Josivini Naihamu
13. Georgina Friedrichs
14. Aqela Raitubu
15. Faitala Moleka
