Siokapesi Palu

Born in Lower Hutt, New Zealand, Siokapesi Palu moved to Sydney as a child before relocating to Canberra after high school.

Palu started playing rugby in 2020 and took only two years to debut for the Wallaroos against New Zealand after strong performances for the ACT Brumbies.

Palu is of both Tongan and Samoan heritage through her parents and away from Rugby is a school educator at Erindale College in Canberra.

The popular squad member became the 18th captain of the Wallaroos in 2024, leading the side against Ireland in Belfast.

She claimed Super Rugby Women's player of the year honours in 2024 to cap off a strong year that also included a WXV 2 title win.

Palu was named captain for the 2025 season with the Wallaroos ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

She led the side for the Pacific Four series before succumbing to a foot injury against New Zealand in Auckland.

An intense rehab program helped Palu defy the odds to reach the Rugby World Cup, where she took the field for the first time against England in Brighton.