The Wallaroos continue their preparations for the World Cup as they kick-off their two-match series against Wales on Saturday at Ballymore.
It looms as the last hitouts before the squad is confirmed for the Rugby World Cup early next month.
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It is the first time Australia will play Wales on home soil, with the sides rolling out youthful but strong teams for the encounter.
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Wallaroos (1-15): Lydia Kavoa, Katalina Amosa, Bridie O’Gorman, Kaitlan Leaney, Anabelle Codey, Emily Chancellor (c), Ash Marsters, Tabua Tuinakauvadra, Layne Morgan, Tia Hinds, Desiree Miller, Trilleen Pomare, Georgina Friedrichs, Waiaria Ellis, Caitlyn Halse
Replacements: Tania Naden, Bree-Anna Browne, Eva Karpani, Ash Fernandez, Piper Duck, Sam Wood, Cecilia Smith, Lori Cramer
- Emily Chancellor takes over the captaincy from the injured Siokapesi Palu
- Georgina Friedrichs returns into the midfield after missing the Black Ferns Test
- Caitlyn Halse steps back into the fullback role
Wales (1-15): Maisie Davies, Kelsey Jones, Donna Rose, Alaw Pyrs, Gwen Crabb, Georgia Evans, Bethan Lewis, Alex Callender, Keira Bevan, Lleucu George, Lisa Neumann, Courtney Keight, Hannah Dallavalle, Jasmine Joyce, Nel Metcalfe
Replacements: Molly Reardon, Katherine Baverstock, Sisilia Tuipulotu, Tilly Vucaj, Bryonie King, Seren Lockwood, Kayleigh Powell, Carys Cox
- Alex Callender has been named sole captain, while fellow co-captain Kate Williams is rested.
- Scrum half Seren Lockwood, prop Katherine Baverstock and lock Tilly Vucaj, who will all make their Wales debuts off the bench.
- Hooker Kelsey Jones will win her 50th cap for her country.
- The Wallaroos have played Wales on eight occasions for a 7-1 record, with Wales claiming their lone win last year in Newport.
- Ash Marsters becomes the first Australian to reach 40 caps, starting at blindside flanker.
- Both teams have some of the youngest teams in tier one. Wales will field a matchday squad with six players aged 21 or under, including two 19-year-olds, while Caitlyn Halse and Waiaria Ellis are 18 and 17, respectively.
Tia Hinds v Lleucu George
The battle of the tens was the deciding factor in these two teams’ fixtures in 2024, and Saturday is no different.
The massive boot of George troubled the Aussies in Wales, and the Gloucester product needs to be the forefront of Wales’ territory-focused game plan if they are to break through for a second win.
Meanwhile, Hinds’ attacking prowess is starting to shine through in the expanded format, with rested playmaker Faitala Moleka providing the blueprint in Cape Town as she pieced the defensive line while setting up her explosive outside backs.
Wallaroos by 10
