The Super W clubs have confirmed their sides for round two as they look to make a statement after a thrilling opening round.
The round begins in Melbourne as the Rebels welcome the Brumbies, with both teams eager to bounce back after last week's defeats.
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This is followed in Queensland with the Reds hosting the impressive Fijiana Drua, who are eager to replicate their trial victory a month ago.
Round two finishes in Sydney with the defending champions Waratahs taking on the Western Force at Leichhardt Oval, out to increase their winning streak.
Check out all the details for the Super W teams for round two:
Friday 11 March 5:05 pm AEDT – Melbourne Rebels v Brumbies at AAMI Park, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
The Rebels have largely kept the starting squad that went down to the Fijian Drua at Endeavour Hills.
Tangata Tupou is the lone change to the forward pack, elevated from the bench, swapping with Willow Rowland.
The only other change sees Sarah Hogan move onto the wing as Claire Ryan is added to the bench.
Meanwhile, the Brumbies have moved Lillyann Mason-Spice to fullback after their narrow defeat to the Waratahs.
This sees Hailey Derera added to the wing, with Teilya Hetaraka pushed into the starting side at flyhalf.
Tania Naden has been included in the front-row alongside Iris Verebalavu and Louise Burrows, with Harriet Elleman reverting to the reserves.
Brumbies legend Shellie Milward continues her remarkable return with a start in the second row
On the bench, Makoto Lavemai, Tabua Tuinakauvadra and Gisela Vea are in line for their Brumbies debut.
REBELS (1-15): Janita Kareta, Ashley Marsters, Anome Mafaufau, Nawel Remini, Norma Fuaiva’a, Michaela Maunsell, Mel Kawa (c), Tangata Tupou, Georgia Cormick, Jade Te Aute, Sarah Hogan, Meretaian Robinson, Hope Schuster, Amy Williams, Annie Buntine
RESERVES: Emily Harvey, Seiloga Taisi, Eirenei Nanai, Nuala O’Connor, Willow Rowland, Jessica Campbell, Allyssa Lolesio Pua, Claire Ryan
BRUMBIES (1-15): Iris Verebalavu, Tania Naden, Louise Burrows, Ashley Fernandez, Shellie Milward, Grace Kemp, Georgia O'Neill, Rebecca Smyth (c), Jasmin Huriwai, Teilya Hetaraka, Hailey Derera, Siokapesi Palu, Mana Furuta, Jemima McCalman, Lillyann Mason-Spice
RESERVES: Harriet Elleman, Niki Paterson, Makoto Lavemai, Tabua Tuinakauvadra, Talei Qalo Wilson, Gisela Vea, Ash Bishop, Biola Dawa
Saturday 12 March 5:15pm AEDT - Queensland Reds v Fijian Drua, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport and Channel Nine
Despite their win over the Force, Reds coach Simon Craig has opted for a number of changes as they prepare for the Drua.
Kiri Lingman comes into the back-row, joined by captain Shannon Parry and Sophie Holyman.
Malaela Su’a joins the centres on debut, shifting Melanie Wilks to the wing alongside Ivania Wong.
Meanwhile, Renae Nona partners Sarah Lewis in the halves on her starting debut.
As for the Drua, captain Bitila Tawake shifts from number eight to the front-row after a dominant display last week.
Jiowana Sauto reverts to flanker as Sereima Leweniqila replaces Tawake at the back of the scrum.
Vani Arei comes into the centres to partner Raijieli Laqeretabu, with Vitalina Naikore and Kolora Lomani swapping wings
REDS (1-15): Alapeta Ngauamo, Tasmin Sheppard, Liz Patu, Aleena Greenhalgh, Annabelle Codey, Kiri Lingman, Shannon Parry (c), Sophie Holyman, Sarah Lewis, Renae Nona, Ivania Wong, Malaela Su’a, Cecilia Smith, Melanie Wilks, Ellie Draper
RESERVES: Grace Qaranivalu, Madi Schuck, Evelyn Horomia, Hana Lane, Oke Manihera, Imogen Hei, Nicola Emsley, Caity Costello
FIJIANA (1-15): Bitila Tawake (c), Vika Matarugu, Joma Rubuti, Jade Coates, Doreen Narokete, Jiowana Sauto, Ema Adivitaloga, Sereima Leweniqila, Rejieli Uluinayau, Merewalesi Rokouono, Kolora Lomani, Vani Arei, Raijieli Laqeretabu, Vitalina Naikore, Roela Radiniyavuni
RESERVES: Keleni Marawa, Ro Silo Togotogorua, Mereoni Naositava, Akosita Ravato, Karalaini Naisewa, Rusila Tamoi, Timaima Ravisa, Leonie Burnes
Sunday 13 March 4:15pm AEDT - NSW Waratahs v Western Force, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
The Waratahs welcome captain Grace Hamilton to the starting side as they prepare for the Western Force.
She completes the back-row alongside Emily Chancellor and Anita Faimasui Brown, with Piper Duck in the USA with the Sevens side.
Ana-Lise Sio earns her first start of 2022, joined by Kaitlan Leaney in the second-row whilst Penelope Leaitaua and Emily Robinson have been elevated to the starting side.
Tatum Bird partners Pauline Piliae in the halves, with Nicole Nathan slotting into the centres.
16-year-old Ella Koster comes onto the bench, who will become the youngest Waratah in history if selected
Meanwhile, the Force has made several changes after a thumping defeat to the Reds.
Kendra Fell and Nicole Lexington make up the halves after strong performances from the bench, shifting captain Trilleen Pomare to the centres.
As a result, Aiysha Wigley moves to the wing, joined by Zakiya Kerepoa as Turiti Galiki completes the back three
WARATAHS (1-15): Emily Robinson, Penelope Leiataua, Bridie O’Gorman, Kaitlan Leaney, Ana-Lise Sio, Anita Faimasui Brown, Emily Chancellor, Grace Hamilton (c), Tatum Bird, Pauline Piliae, Margot Vella, Katrina Barker, Nicole Nathan, Mahalia Murphy, Lori Cramer
RESERVES: Chantelle Nettleton, Adiana Talakai, Faliki Pohiva, Sabine Blakeman, Ella Koster, Illseva Batibasaga, Georgina Friedrichs, Georgina Tuipulotu
FORCE (1-15): Grace Gayton, Hera-Barb Malcolm Heke, Raewyn Tuheke, Rebecca Clough, Libya Teepa, Mahalia Ellis, Anneka Stephens, Tamika Jones, Kendra Fell, Nicole Ledington, Zakiya Kerepoa, Trilleen Pomare (c), Ariana Hira-Herangi, Aiysha Wigley, Turiti Galiki
RESERVES: Shiane Kani, Mercedes Putz, Naomi-Joyce Kamizona-Heke, Mahinaarangi Clair, Tui Cope, Keira Macaskill, Paihau Pomare, Langley Sesega
