Marsters returns as Wallaroos name side for Black Ferns Test

Fri, Jul 12, 2024, 1:58 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson

The Wallaroos have been boosted by the return of flanker Ashley Marsters for Sunday's clash with the Black Ferns at Ballymore.

Coach Jo Yapp has named a settled side, with Marsters the lone change to the team that thumped Fijiana in Sydney.

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The Victorian has not played since hurting her ankle against the USA in May.

"Ash has worked extremely hard to return from injury and has been training really well, it is great to have her experience back in the side," Yapp said.

Her return sees Leilani Nathan revert back to the bench, with last week's debutant Lydia Kavoa making way.

Wallaroos winger Biola Dawa, scrumhalf Natalie Wright and prop Allana Sikimeti retain their spots in the team after earning their maiden caps in Sydney last week.

“We were really pleased with our performance last week and are looking to build again this weekend," Yapp added.

“We’ve prepared well for the match and are looking forward to playing in front of Wallaroos fans at Ballymore.

“We know our final Test match of the year on home soil against the Black Ferns is a big challenge, but one we are looking forward to ahead of WXV 2 in September.”

The Wallaroos are hunting for their first victory over the Black Ferns in international history, with the game live, ad-free and on-demand on Stan Sport

Tickets are also available at wallaroos.rugby/tickets

WALLAROOS TEAM LIST TO FACE NEW ZEALAND 1. Brianna Hoy (Coffs Harbour Snappers) – 7 caps

2. Tania Naden (Uni-North Owls) – 14 caps

3. Eva Karpani (Onkaparinga) – 25 caps

4. Kaitlan Leaney (CSU Marlins) – 19 caps

5. Michaela Leonard (c) (Tuggeranong Vikings) – 26 caps

6. Atasi Lafai (Campbelltown Harlequins) – 13 caps

7. Ashley Marsters (Booroondarra) – 28 caps

8. Piper Duck (Tumut Bullettes) – 14 caps

9. Layne Morgan (Merewether Carlton) – 23 caps

10. Arabella McKenzie (Lightning Ridge Tigers) – 25 caps

11. Desiree Miller (Eastern Suburbs) – 6 caps

12. Cecilia Smith (Leeton Dianas) - 14 caps

13. Georgina Friedrichs (Wests Bulldogs) – 23 caps

14. Biola Dawa (Wagga Reddies) – 1 cap

15. Lori Cramer (University of Queensland) – 22 caps

Reserves

16. Tiarna Molloy (Inverell Highlanders) – 2 caps

17. Allana Sikimeti (North Eagles) – 1 cap

18. Bridie O'Gorman (Sydney University) – 21 caps

19. Leilani Nathan (Hamilton Hawks) – 6 caps

20. Siokapesi Palu (Rockdale Rangers) – 10 caps

21. Natalie Wright (Wests Bulldogs) – 1 cap

22. Trilleen Pomare (Wanneroo) – 28 caps

23. Faitala Moleka (Blacktown Scorpions) – 10 caps * Denotes debutant

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