The Wallaroos will begin a new post-World Cup era as they begin their 2026 season against Fijiana in Canberra.
There's a new interim coach and several new faces as the program picks up from a quarter-final exit at last year's World Cup.
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Sam Neads has named six potential debutants for the clash, with Western Force duo Nicole Ledington and Brooklyn Teki-Joyce joined by Sevens playmaker Sidney Taylor.
Fijiana are looking for their first win ever over their Australian counterparts, with the Vuvale Bowl up for grabs.
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WALLAROOS (1-15): Brianna Hoy, Adiana Talakai, Bridie O’Gorman, Kaitlan Leaney, Ash Fernandez, Siokapesi Palu Sekona (c), Emily Chancellor, Piper Duck, Samantha Wood, Nicole Ledington, Brooklyn Teki-Joyce, Cecilia Smith, Sidney Taylor, Maya Stewart, Faitala Moleka
Replacements: Brittany Merlo, Faliki Pohiva, Eva Karpani, Michaela Leonard, Lily Bone, Piper Simons, Georgina Friedrichs, Desiree Miller
- Debutant Nicole Ledington partners Western Force teammate Samantha Wood in the halves.
- Sevens converts Sid Taylor and Piper Simons have been named, with Taylor starting in the centres.
- Simons is joined by potential debutants Brittany Merlo and Lily Bone on the bench.
FIJIANA (1-15): Karalaini Naisewa, Bitila Tawake (c), Tiana Robanakadavu, Mereoni Nakesa, Carletta Yee, Nunia Daunimoala, Alfreda Fisher, Manuqalo Komaitai, Kolora Lomani, Salanieta Kinita, Silika Qalo, Josivini Neihamu, Merewairita Neivoha, Repeka Tove, Litiana Vueti
Replacements: Keleni Marawa, Zipporah Sorokacika, Adi Keri Lawavou, Sulita Waisega, Adi Salaseini Railumu, Evivi Senikarivi, Ivamere Rokowati, Vika Nakacia
- Sevens flyer Silika Qalo has been named for her debut on the wing.
- Fijian Drua captain Bitila Tawake skippers the side at hooker.
- There are three potential debutants on the bench.
- The Wallaroos are undefeated against Fijiana in their four matches.
- Fijiana have not scored double-digit points against the Australians in their last three matches.
- The Wallaroos have won their opening fixture of the year in four of their last five matches.
Sidney Taylor v Josivini Neihamu
The midfield looms as an exciting battle of two exciting centres who can make a major impact.
Taylor may be on debut for the Wallaroos but the Sevens star has by far been the player praised the most by teammates and coaches alike for her speed and explosiveness.
Meanwhile, Neihamu showed off her physicality and brutal hits during Super Rugby W, needing to spark the visitors if they are to cause the upset.
Wallaroos by 17
