Written by Nathan Williamson on Sep 20, 2024 03:40 PM, courtesy of rugby.com.au Source article.
The Wallaroos will be looking for a pre-WXV confidence boost as they face Wales in Newport.
The Australians are coming off a tough defeat to Ireland to commence their Spring Tour.
Watch the Wallaroos tackle Wales live and exclusive on Stan Sport.
Coach Jo Yapp has called Layne Morgan and Caitlyn Halse into the starting side as Michaela Leonard re-takes the captaincy.
As for Wales, they are fresh off a defeat to fellow WXV 2 participants Ireland.
It commences back-to-back fixtures for the two sides against each other, set to face off in next week’s WXV 2 opener.
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WALLAROOS v WALES TEAMS
Wallaroos (15-1): Caitlyn Halse; Maya Stewart, Georgina Friedrichs, Trilleen Pomare, Desiree Miller; Faitala Moleka, Layne Morgan, Tabua Tuinakauvadra, Ash Marsters, Siokapesi Palu, Michaela Leonard (c), Kaitlan Leaney, Eva Karpani, Tania Naden, Bridie O’Gorman
Replacements: Tiarna Molloy, Alapeta Ngauamo, Lydia Kavoa, Atasi Lafai, Lucy Dinnen, Natalie Wright, Arabella McKenzie, Lori Cramer.
Wales (15-1): Jenny Hesketh; Jasmine Joyce, Carys Cox, Hannah Bluck, Nel Metcalfe; Lleucu George, Keira Bevan (c), Bethan Lewis, Kate Williams, Bryonie King, Georgia Evans, Abbie Fleming, Sisilia Tuipulotu, Rosie Carr, Gwenllian Pyrs
Replacements: Molly Reardon, Abbey Constable, Donna Rose, Natalia John, Alisha Butchers, Sian Jones, Kayleigh Powell, Courtney Keight
Referee: Sara Cox (England)
Assistant Referees: Holly Wood (England), Chelsea Gillespie (Scotland)
TMO: Andrew McMenemy (Scotland)
HOW TO WATCH WALLAROOS v WALES
The Wallaroos’ clash with Wales will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport.
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 3:50 am with kickoff expected at 4:00 am.
