Super Rugby Women's 2026: All the team news for the Grand Final

Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 3:00 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
Fijian Drua host the Queensland Reds in Semi Finals of Swyftx Super Rugby Women's 2026.

The Fijian Drua and NSW Waratahs have named their squads for Saturday's Super Rugby Women's Grand Final in Ba, the first to be held in Fiji.

The Waratahs have called Wallaroos fullback Caitlyn Halse into the starting side for the decider, whilst the Drua have kept a settled squad.

Watch every second of the 2026 Super Rugby Women's season live and on demand via Stan Sport.

The visitors have named superstar Halse at the back, her first start since the opening round of the season.

Her return sees Desiree Miller, playing in her 25th game, move to the wing, whilst Waratahs Player of the Year Amelia Whitaker will come off the bench.

Wallaroos scrumhalf Piper Simons has been cleared to return from a knee injury via the bench.

She is joined by flanker Taj Heald as part of a 6-2 bench split.

“The team is extremely excited about the opportunity we have this week to compete for another Super W title,” Waratahs coach Mike Ruthven said.

“We have drawn a huge amount of confidence over the last few weeks from training and the way the players performed last weekend in Perth.

“We are expecting a great atmosphere over in Fiji and we can't wait to get over there."

Meanwhile, the hosts have named an unchanged starting side to the one that defeated the Queensland Reds last weekend.

The only change comes on the bench, with Repeka Tove replacing Ivamere Rokowati (ankle).

It's the third time the two teams have faced off in a decider, with the series locked at 1-all.

The Drua took out their maiden title in 2022 with a 32-26 win, whilst the Waratahs got revenge two years later with a 50-14 victory.

Saturday July 25 11:05 am AEST – Fijian Drua v NSW Waratahs at Four R Stadium, Ba live and on demand on Stan Sport

DRUA (1-15): Karalaini Naisewa, Keleni Marawa, Tiana Robanakadavu, Mereoni Nakesa, Carletta Yee, Nunia Daunimoala, Salaseini Railumu, Sulita Waisega, Kolora Lomani (c), Varanisese Qoro, Aqela Raitubu, Josivini Naihamu, Merewairita Neivosa, Atelaite Buna, Litiana Vueti

Replacements: Bitila Tawake, Zipporah Sorokacika, Keri Lawavou, Karavaki Lutumaibau, Alfreda Fisher, Evivi Senikarivi, Repeka Tove, Verenaisi Ditavutu

WARATAHS (1-15): Brianna Hoy, Brittany Merlo, Faliki Pohiva, Leilani Nathan, Kaitlan Leaney, Ruby Anderson, Emily Chancellor (c), Piper Duck, Tia Hinds, Waiaria Ellis, Desiree Miller, Rosie Ferguson, Pleuni Kievit, Maya Stewart, Caitlyn Halse

Replacements: Nancy Volkman, Emily Robinson, Bridie O'Gorman, Grace Gillies, Nicole Nathan, Taj Heald, Piper Simons, Amelia Whitaker

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