Super W: President's XV name inaugural team, Pomare confirmed as Force captain

Wed, Jun 23, 2021, 2:00 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
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The President's XV have confirmed their inaugural team for their Round One match against the Western Force.

Gordon back-rower Alex Sulusi will take the captain's armband, joined in the back row by Hana Lane and Grace Qaranivalu.

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Front-rower and Wallaroo Melissa Fatu is joined in the front-row by Ayla Cook and Miki Trobjevich as they prepare for their first game in Super W.

Jemina McCalman is joined in the centres by Vani Va'agag Arei whilst Manly scrumhalf Paris Ingegneri partners Isla Norman-Bell in the halves.

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Meanwhile, the Force have confirmed Trilleen Pomare will captain the side as they look to get their season off to a strong side.

She forms a formidable backline involving fellow Wallaroo Ariana Hira-Herangi, who slots into inside centre.

“It’s an honour and a privilege to be coaching the Western Force Super W team and representing WA,” coach Wayne Walden said in a statement.

“A lot of hard work has gone in to make this a reality and I’m really excited."

FORCE (1-15): Grace Gayton, Shiane Kani, Sera Ah Sam, Katie Barnes, Mahalia Ellis, Anneka Stephens, Tamika Jones, Claudia Foster, Aiysha Wigley, Trilleen Pomare (c), Jessica Henry, Ariana Hira-Herangi, Moana Paul, Paihau Pomare, Macey Simpkins

Reserves: (16.) Brooke Mason, (19.) Teri-Josie Sciascia, (18.) Naomi Kamizona-Heke, (20.) Tui Cope, (25.) Jurara Turner, (21.) Emma DeCupper, (22.) Nicole Ledington, (23.) Langley Sesega

INs: N/A

OUTs: N/A

PRESIDENT’S XV (1-15): Ayla Cook, Miki Trbojevich, Melissa Fatu, Kate Holland, Rosie Rbbage, Grace Qaranivalu, Hana Lane, Alex Sulusi (c), Paris Ingegneri, Isla Norman-Bell, Jemina McCalman, Vani Va’aga Arei, Katie Sampford, Renez Bates, Tylah Vallance

Reserves: Moniqca Mo’ale, Candice Clay, Karen Nabaluarua, Trudie Peterson, Emma Bradford, Jasmin Huriwai, Claudia Nielsen, Renae Nona

INs: N/A

OUTs: N/A

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