The NSW Waratahs will be without superstar winger Desiree Miller for Saturday's Women's Super Rugby Champions Final against the Blues at Leichhardt Oval.
Miller has been ruled out with a calf injury suffered during Saturday's Super Rugby Women's triumph over the Fijian Drua in Ba.
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Her position is taken on the wing by Amelia Whitaker as the Waratahs make just one change to their starting side.
"The players have responded really well following the Grand Final to embrace the challenge and opportunity in front of us this weekend," coach Mike Ruthven said.
"Compared to last year, I feel there's a different mindset and a different vibe around the playing group approaching the Champions Final. Our focus this week has purely been on why and how we can win this game of footy.
"We know the challenge that the Blues present but it's a challenge that we're genuinely excited to take on."
Whitaker is fresh off being named Waratahs Player of the Year after a breakout season for the young gun.
The 19-year-old finished the season as the top try-scorer with six, including a double off the bench in the Final.
Lusiana Vesikula comes onto the bench in the only other change to the 23.
Back-rower Leilani Nathan is set for her 25th appearance in sky blue, with coach Mike Ruthven keeping the faith in the starting pack.
Club legend Emily Robinson has been named on the bench, slated for her final appearance for the club after helping them to seven titles.
It's the second time the Waratahs will face the Blues in the crossover Final, who defeated Matatū for their third straight Super Rugby Aupiki title.
Black Ferns winger Katelyn Vaha'akolo scored the winner deep into extra time for a 28-21 victory in Christchurch, one of several new faces in their team amid injury carnage.
Jaymie Kolose, Atlanta Lolohea, Maama Vaipulu, Dajian Brown, Ella Henderson and Cheyenne Tuli-Fale have all been ruled out, paving the way for the likes of Grace Gago, Eloise Blackwell, Taufa Bason and Sariyah Paitai to start
WARATAHS (1-15): Brianna Hoy, Brittany Merlo, Faliki Pohiva, Leilani Nathan, Kaitlan Leaney, Ruby Anderson, Emily Chancellor (c), Piper Duck, Tia Hinds, Waiaria Ellis, Amelia Whitaker, Rosie Ferguson, Pleuni Kievit, Maya Stewart, Caitlyn Halse
Replacements: Nancy Volkman, Emily Robinson, Bridie O'Gorman, Grace Gillies, Nicole Nathan, Taj Heald, Piper Simons, Lusiana Vesikula
BLUES (1-15): Chryss Viliko, Grace Gago, Aldora Itunu, Maiakawanakaulani Roos (c), Eloise Blackwell, Amarante Sititi, Taufa Bason, Liana Mikaele-Tu’u, Tara Turner, Hazel Tubic, Katelyn Vahaakolo, Hollyrae Mete-Renata, Sylvia Brunt, Sariyah Paitai, Braxton Sorensen-McGee
Replacements: Danny-Elle Fesolai, Nijiho Nagata, Harono Te Iringa, Zara Feaunati, Tafito Lafaele, Ffion Penney, Ruahei Demant, Mererangi Paul
