The Super W Final has been confirmed with the NSW Waratahs taking on the Queensland Reds at Coffs Harbour.
The blockbuster match-up is set to headline an exciting day of Finals action, with the Rebels playing against the Brumbies to kick off the day.
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This will be followed by the President’s XV taking on a Buildcorp Super W Select invitational team made up of non-playing squad members from other teams and a selection of local talent from Regional NSW.
Check out below for all the team news for Finals day!
Saturday 2 July 9:00 am AEST – Rebels v Brumbies at C.ex Coffs International Stadium, Coffs Harbour, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
The Rebels have opted for a settled line-up as they search for their first win of 2021 against the Brumbies.
The only changes in the starting side comes in the backs as Jade Te Aute slots into flyhalf, pushing Allysaa Lolesio-Pua out one position into inside centre.
Amy Williams also has been elevated from the bench onto the wing as Rosalia Leumuava drops out of the side.
Nawel Remini returns to the bench in place of Utumalfata Eli.
Meanwhile, the Brumbies have opted to hand exciting fullback Ash Bishop her Super W debut.
Bishop comes into the side for Claudia Obst, who reverts back to the bench.
“We’re all really excited to see Ash get a start," coach Dan Hawke said.
“She’s still learning her craft, but we think she’ll give us an added element with her exceptional kicking game.
“We’re not happy with how results have gone here in Coffs but the performance against the Waratahs has given the group a lift and we’re chomping at the bit to go out and finish on a high against the Rebels.”
Talei Qalo Wilson links up with Siokapesi Palu in the centres, pushing Teliya Hetaraka into flyhalf.
Ash Fernandez and Grace Kemp have been elevated from the bench after strong showings against the Waratahs.
Captain Michaela Leonard moves to flanker alongside Kemp and Rebecca Smyth.
REBELS (1-15): Janita Kareta, Ashley Marsters, Eirenei Nanai, Nuala O’Connor, Tiarah Minns, Michaela Maunsell, Melanie Kawa (c), Willow Rowland, Georgia Cormack, Jade Te Aute, Kelera Ratu, Allysaa Loliesio-Pua, Annie Buntine, Amy Williams, Jemma Collins,
Reserves: Emily Harvey, Celeste Utumapu, Maryann Utai, Norma Fuaiva’a, Nawel Remini, Nawel Remini, Kessica Campbell, Kirsty Matapa, Sarah Hogan
INs: Nawel Remini, Jessica Campbell
OUTs: Rosalia Leumuava, Utumalfata Eli
BRUMBIES (1-15): Iris Verebalavu, Harriet Elleman, Louise Burrows, Ash Fernandez, Emily Sogal, Michaela Leonard (c), Rebecca Smyth, Grace Kemp, Jane Garraway, Teliya Heteraka, Hailey Derera, Siokapesi Palu, Talei Qalo Wilson, Tess Staines, Ash Bishop
Reserves: Montana Ojeda, Niki Paterson, Kimberley Fyfe, Zali Waihape-Andrews, Pearl Rakete, Susannah Cooke, Apryll Green, Claudia Obst
INs: Ash Bishop
OUTs: Ella Ryan
Saturday 2 July 11:00 am AEST – President's XV v Super Select at C.ex Coffs International Stadium, Coffs Harbour, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
The President’s XV have made a number of changes as they face off against a Super W Select side.
Moniqca Mo'ale and Miki Trbojevich return to the starting side after their thumping defeat to the Reds, joined by Tasmin Sheppard.
Inge Visser has once again mixed up the second-row, with Kate Holland partnering Rosie Ebbage.
Paris Ingegneri joins Jetaya Faifua in the halves as they look to finish their season on a high.
Claudia Nelson and Tylah Vallance have been elevated from the bench, forming the new-look back three with vice-captain Jemima McCalman.
Meanwhile, Wallaroo Lori Cramer is set to feature for the Super Select XV/
Cramer makes her return to the 15-a-side after pushing for Olympic selection, partnering Hunter Wildfires scrum-half Peta Salter in the halves.
The team includes a host of local products from NSW and exciting Super W talent, including Georgia Tuipulotu, Nicole Nathan and Theresa Soloai.
Tuipulotu made her debut for the Waratahs last week, breaking the record set by Kurtley Beale as the youngest player in their history (17 years, 5 months & 13 days)
PRESIDENT’S XV (1-15): Moniqca Mo'ale, Miki Trbojevich, Tasmin Sheppard, Kate Holland, Rosie Ebbage, Karen Nabaluarua, Hana Lane, Alex Sulusi (c), Paris Ingegneri, Jetaya Faifua Jemima McCalman, Maraea Tupai, Katie Sampford, Claudia Nelson, Tylah Vallance
Reserves: Ayla Cook, Candice Clay, Yolanda Maiava, Grade Qaranivalu, Tatum Bird, Isla Norman-Bell, Vani Va'aga, Renee Bates/Renae Nona
INs: Yolanda Maiava, Paris Ingegneri, Rosie Ebbage, Katie Sampford
OUTs: Trudi Peterson, Emma Bradford, Jasmin Huriwai
SELECT XV (1-15): Faliki Pohiva (Waratahs), Ash Dowton (Coffs Harbour Snappers), Theresa Soloai (Reds), Vetekina Aho-Fangaloka (Reds), Sabine Blakeman (Waratahs), Annika Jamieson (Hunter Wildfires), Olivia Creswick (Dubbo Roos), Greta Smith (Coffs Harbour Snappers), Peta Salter (Hunter Wildfires), Lori Cramer (Waratahs), Georgia Tuipulotu (Waratahs), Rachel Devine (SCU Marlins), Nicole Nathan (Waratahs), Kate Bugden (Rebels), Claudia McLaren (Bathurst Bulldogs)
Reserves: Taylor Stevens (Coffs Harbour Snappers), Naomi George (Wauchope Thunder), Lauren Nott (Wauchope Thunder), Makayla Hoskins (SCU Marlins), Britney Duff (Newcastle), Zara Lee (Newcastle), Brooke Walklate (Newcastle), Tina McRae (SCU Marlins)
INs: N/A
OUTs: N/A
Saturday 2 July 2:30 pm AEST – Waratahs v Reds at C.ex Coffs International Stadium, Coffs Harbour, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
The Waratahs have welcomed back Wallaroo Mahalia Murphy for the Grand Final clash against the Reds.
Murphy returns after missing their win over the Brumbies, slotting into fullback.
This allows Arabella McKenzie to return to the halves as she partners Illiseva Batibasaga, who is elevated from the bench.
In the forwards, Piper Duck has completed her Sevens commitments and has been named in the back-row alongside Emily Chancellor and captain Grace Hamilton.
As for the Reds, they welcome Liz Patu to the starting side for the crucial match against their arch-rivals.
Patu made her Super W return via the bench during their emphatic win over the President’s XV.
This is the only change to the starting side from Wednesday, with Loretta Lealiifano coming onto the bench for Asaka Ono
WARATAHS (1-15): Emily Robinson, Adiana Talakai, Eva Karpani Kaitlan Leaney, Sera Naiqama, Piper Duck, Emily Chancellor, Grace Hamilton (c ), Illiseva Batibasaga, Arabella McKenzie, Margot Vella, Katrina Barker, Georgia Friedrichs, Maya Stewart, Mahalia Murphy
Reserves: Penelope Leiataua, Brianna Hoy, Bridie O’Gorman, Skye Churchill, Fi Jones, Ash Walker, Pauline Piliane, Layne Morgan,
INs: Ash Walker, Mahalia Murphy, Piper Duck
OUTs: Sabine Blakeman, Nicole Nathan, Georgina Tuipulotu
REDS (1-15): Bree-Anna Cheatham, Liz Patu, Christina Sekona, Aleena Greenhalgh, Annabelle Codey, Carola Kreis, Lucy Lockhart, April Ngatupuna, Destiny Brill, Cobie-Jane Morgan (c), Ivania Wong, Diaz Seumanutafa, Melanie Wilks, Emily Bass, Kauna Lopa
Reserves: Tiarna Molloy, Maletina Brown, Hilisha Samoa, Lesa Kaleti Mataafa, Maddie Schuck, Asaka Ono, Cecilla Smith, Natalie Wright
INS: Loretta Lealiifano
OUTS: Asaka Ono
