Super W: All the team news for Round Six

Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 4:57 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
The undefeated Fijiana Drua hosted the Western Force at Leichhardt Oval.

As we enter the final round of the regular season, teams are looking to put the final touches to their preparation as they name their squads for round six of Super W.

The Western Force v Rebels clash has been postponed as a result of COVID, with the game set to be moved to another date.

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This will see the Waratahs' clash with the Reds kick off the round, with the winner set to host the preliminary final.

Following this, the Fijian Drua will look to finish off their remarkable debut Super W season as they welcome the Brumbies to Suncorp Stadium.

Check out all the details for the Super W teams for round six:

Saturday 9 April 2:20 pm AEDT – NSW Waratahs v Queensland Reds at Eric Tweedale Oval, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

Waratahs head coach Campbell Aitken has responded to their first-ever Super W defeat by making four changes.

Kiwi import Natalie Delamere comes into the starting front-row, lined by Emily Robinson and Bridie O’Gorman.

Wallaroo Arabella McKenzie shifts from fullback to flyhalf to partner Illiseva Batibasaga in the halves.

With Mahalia Murphy failing to overcome a hamstring complaint, Lori Cramer goes to the back, with Tatum Bird filling in on the wing.

Simon Craig has made two changes to his forward pack after their thumping victory over the Rebels.

Okeroa Manihera has been elevated to the starting side at number 8, joined by Hana Lane after Kiri Lingman was ruled out. 

Tina Campbell has been added to the bench along with 16-year-old Skyla Adams after recovering from injury

WARATAHS (1-15): Emily Robinson, Natalie Delamere, Bridie O’Gorman, Kaitlan Leaney, Sera Naiqama, Piper Duck, Emily Chancellor, Grace Hamilton, Illseva Batibasaga, Arabella McKenzie, Tatum Bird, Katrina Barker, Georgina Friedrichs, Margot Vella, Lori Cramer.

RESERVES: Penelope Leiatua, Faliki Pohiva, Eva Karpani, Sabine Blakeman, Ana-Lise Sio, Pauline Piliae, Nicole Nathan, Layne Morgan

REDS (1-15): Alapeta Ngauamo, Tasmin Sheppard, Liz Patu, Aleena Greenhalgh, Annabelle Codey, Hana Lane, Shannon Parry (c), Okeroa Manihera, Sarah Lewis, Renae Nona, Ivania Wong, Cecilia Smith, Melanie Wilks, Caity Costello, Ellie Draper

RESERVES: Tiarna Molloy, Madi Schuck, Isah Soloai, Tina Campbell, Sophie Holyman, Imogen Hei, Malaela Su'a, Skyla Adams

Saturday 9 April 5:15 pm AEDT – Fijian Drua v Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

The Drua have made a number of changes after securing the Super W minor premiership.

Sereima Leweniqila moves back to number eight, allowing Torika Vakalala to come into the second row alongside Merevesi Ofakimalino.

Vani Arei comes into the centres, with Younis Finau Karavaki Bese elevated from the bench.

Meanwhile, the Brumbies have elevated Wallaroo Michaela Leonard to the starting side, with coach Dan Hawke selecting her in the back row.

Oneata Schwalger comes into the front-row for Niki Peterson, with Tabua Tuinakauvadra and Kimberley Fyfe joining the bench.

Lillyann Mason-Spice is the lone change to the starting backline, slotting into the centres along with Siokapesi Palu

FIJIANA (1-15): Joma Rubuti, Keleni Marawa, Bitila Tawake (c), Merevesi Ofakimalino, Torika Semo, Adi Unaisi Biau, Akosita Ravato, Sereima Leweniqila, Rusila Tamoi, Merewalesi Rokouono, Vitalina Naikore, Vani Arei, Roela Radiniyavuni, Raijieli Laqeretabua, Younis Bese, Timaima Ravisa

RESERVES: Vika Matarugu, Mereoni Naositava, Karalaini Naisewa, Jade Coates/Doreen Narokete, Ema Adivitaloga, Livia Naidei, Temalesi Sigarara, Vive Sikisawana

BRUMBIES (1-15): Oneata Schwalger, Harriet Elleman, Louise Burrows, Ashley Fernandez, Shellie Millward, Michaela Leonard, Talei Qalo Wilson, Rebecca Smyth (c), Jasmin Huriwai, Ash Hewson, Biola Dawa, Siokapesi Palu, Lillyann Mason-Spice, Jemima McCalman, Ella Ryan

RESERVES: Tania Naden, Tabua Tuinakauvadra, Kimberley Fyfe, Grace Kemp, Pearl Rakete, Gisela Vea, Teliya Hetaraka, Hailey Derera

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