LIVE: The Wallaroos are chasing their first win of the season as they host Fijiana in Sydney.
Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp has named four debutants, with Brumbies flyer Biola Dawa named in the starting side.
Tickets to Saturday's Wallaroos-Wallabies double-header in Sydney available here!
There are three further debutants on the bench, with Arabella McKenzie and Eva Karpani set to play their 25th games in gold.
As for Fijiana, they are coming off a 24-15 win over Japan in Lautoka after a defeat a week earlier.
They are searching for their first win over the Australians, who took out last year's encounter 22-5 in Sydney.
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18': WALLAROOS TRY! Miller has two tries in two minutes! Credit to Georgie Friedrichs who barreled her way downfield and Atasi Lafai for the soft hands to put Miller into space. McKenzie's radar is working this time and Australia hit the front by seven! Wallaroos 12-5 |
16': WALLAROOS TRY! Australia hit back with Desiree Miller dotting down in the bottom left corner! The Wallaroos stormed into action from that kick-off to force consecutive turnovers and quick hands proved enough to put Miller away. McKenzie's conversion attempt hits the woodwork so we're locked up 5-all. Wallaroos 5 Fijiana 5 |
12': FIJIANA TRY! The visitors draw first blood through Adita Millinia! Back-to-back errors sent the Wallaroos marching backwards and Fijiana ice their first attacking opportunity of the evening from the lineout 35m out. It was a sharp blindside play that caught Australia napping - conversion goes wide but it's Fiji who lead early. Fijiana 5-0 |
9': Another chance goes begging for the Wallaroos inside Fiji's 22m! Desiree Miller busted upfield from a Michaela Leonard lineout steal but the support wasn't there with Fiji turning the tables at ruck time. Visitors aren't out of the woods yet though with a scrum to resume play.
5': Fijiana clear their line but it's an ugly kick and Australia are back on the attack from the ensuing lineout and earn another penalty at the ruck. They'll get another chance to plug the corner and drive.
3': Sharp start from the hosts in Sydney with Australia building 18 phases and earning a penalty 5m out from Fiji's chalk. The lineout misses its mark but Wallaroos have the early momentum.
0': Arabella McKenzie kicks off and we're underway! It's Australia in their traditional gold jersey running right to left on your screens at home with Fiji in white and black.
PRE-GAME
Welcome to our live coverage of the Wallaroos-Fijiana clash at Allianz Stadium!
Coach Jo Yapp is pushing an old-school message for the Aussies this evening - win the breakdown and you'll win the Test.
Keep an eye out for a mouthwatering match-up at #13 with Wallaroos standout Georgie Friedrichs charged with shuttig down Fijian superstar Atelaite "The Bullet" Buna.
Not long until kick-off here - stay with us and enjoy your Test match rugby!
WALLAROOS (15-1): Lori Cramer, Biola Dawa, Georgina Friedrichs, Cecilia Smith, Desiree Miller, Arabella McKenzie, Layne Morgan, Piper Duck, Leilani Nathan, Atasi Lafai, Michaela Leonard (c), Kaitlan Leaney, Eva Karpani, Tania Naden, Brianna Hoy
Replacements: Tiarna Molloy, Allana Sikimeti, Bridie O'Gorman, Siokapesi Palu, Lydia Kavoa, Natalie Wright, Trilleen Pomare, Faitala Moleka
FIJIANA (15-1): Luisa Tisolo, Merewairita Neivosa, Atelaite Buna, Liti Lawedrau, Adita Millinia, Jeniffer Ravutia, Evivi Senikarivi, Kara Naisewa, Sulita Waisega, Nunia Daunimoala, Asinate Serevi, Mereoni Nakesa, Tiana Robakadavu, Keleni Marawa, Bitila Tawake
Replacements: Litia Marama, Loraini Senivutu, Vika Mararugu, Doreen Narokete, Ema Adivitaloga, Setaita Railumu, Repeka Tove, Salanieta Kinita
Referee: Natarsha Ganley
Assistant Referees: Tiana Anderson and Chloe Sampson
The Wallaroos' clash with Fiji will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and the Nine Network
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 4:30 pm AEST with kickoff expected at 4:45 pm AEST.
The Wallaroos v Fiji match will also be shown on free-to-air, with coverage on 9Gembeginning at 4:30 pm AEST.
