The Super W clubs have confirmed their sides for round three as teams start to make their move towards the finals.
It kicks off on Friday with the Brumbies and Queensland Reds eager to bounce back after below-standards performances in round two.
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This will be followed at Leichhardt Oval as the Fijiana Drua hunt for their third straight win to start 2022 as they face the Western Force.
The round finishes at the Sydney Cricket Ground with the defending champions Waratahs taking on the Melbourne Rebels.
Check out all the details for the Super W teams for round three:
Friday 18 March 5:05 pm AEDT – Brumbies v Queensland Reds at GIO Stadium, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
Both the Brumbies and Reds have kept relatively settled line-ups as they look to turn around their seasons.
Georgia O'Neill has been ruled out with injury, which sees Rebecca Smyth move to flanker and Tabua Tuinakauvadra coming in at number eight.
Wallaroos legend Ash Hewson and Ella Ryan return to the side, with Hewson partnering Jasmin Huriwai in the halves.
Ryan's return pushes Lillyann Mason-Spice onto the wing along with Jemima McCalman.
As for the Reds, Madi Schuck earns a start in the front-row after a positive performance off the bench against the Drua.
16-year-old Malaela Su’a moves to outside centre, shifting with Cecilia Smith.
Laina Cooper Finau and Theresa Soloai have been added to the bench as they look to finish strongly
BRUMBIES (1-15): Iris Verebalavu, Tania Naden, Louise Burrows, Ashley Fernandez, Shellie Milward, Grace Kemp, Rebecca Smyth (c), Tabua Tuinakauvadra, Jasmin Huriwai, Ash Hewson, Lillyann Mason-Spice, Siokapesi Palu, Mana Furuta, Jemima McCalman, Ella Ryan
RESERVES: Harriet Elleman, Oneata Schwalger, Makoto Lavemai, Pearl Rakete, Ellie Brislane, Gisela Vea, Teilya Hetaraka, Biola Dawa
REDS (1-15): Madi Schuck, Tasmin Sheppard, Liz Patu, Aleena Greenhalgh, Annabelle Codey, Kiri Lingman, Shannon Parry (c), Sophie Holyman, Sarah Lewis, Renae Nona, Ivania Wong, Cecilia Smith, Malaela Su’a, Melanie Wilks, Ellie Draper
RESERVES: Grace Qaranivalu, Laina Cooper Finau, Theresa Soloai, Hana Lane, Oke Manihera, Imogen Hei, Nicola Emsley, Caity Costello
Saturday 19 March 11:50 am AEDT - Fijian Drua v Western Force at Leichhardt Oval, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport
The Fijian Drua are looking to build off their strong start to the season, making several changes for Saturday’s clash with the Force.
Karalaini Naisewa and Teresia Tinanivalu make up a new-look starting back row, with Sereima Leweniqila returning her spot at the back of the scrum.
Timaima Ravisa is the lone change to the starting backline, slotting into fullback in place of Roela Radiniyavuni.
Torika Vakalala, Akosita Ravato and Livia Naidei are amongst the new additions onto the bench.
As for the Force, Sera Ah-Sam comes back into the starting side, forming a strong front-row alongside Raewyn Tuheke, who moves to loosehead, and Hera-Barb Malcolm Heke.
Keira Macaskill earns a start in the back row after a strong showing against the Waratahs.
Meanwhile, Hula Swannell and Madeline Putz are amongst the new additions on the bench.
FIJIANA (1-15): Joma Rubuti, Vika Matarugu, Bitila Tawake (c), Jade Coates, Merevesi Ofakimalino, Karalaini Naisewa, Teresia Tinanivalu, Sereima Leweniqila, Rejieli Uluinayau, Merewalesi Rokouono, Kolora Lomani, Vani Arei, Raijieli Laqeretabua, Vitalina Naikore, Timaima Ravisa
RESERVES: Keleni Marawa, Mereoni Naositava, Ro Silo Togotogorua, Torika Vakalala, Akosita Ravato, Livia Naidei, Temalesi Sigarara, Leonie Burnes
FORCE (1-15): Raewyn Tuheke, Hera-Barb Malcolm Heke, Sera Ah-Sam, Rebecca Clough, Libya Teepa, Keira Macaskill, Anneka Stephens, Tamika Jones, Kendra Fell, Nicole Ledington, Zakiya Kerepoa, Trilleen Pomare (c), Ariana Hira-Herangi, Aiysha Wigley, Turiti Galiki
RESERVES: Grace Gayton, Tessah Roache, Mercedes Putz, Valuese Tiakia, Tui Cope, Hula Swannell, Paihau Pomare, Madeline Putz
Saturday 19 March 5:15pm AEDT - NSW Waratahs v Melbourne Rebels at the SCG, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport and Channel 9
The Waratahs have freshened up their lineup as they look to continue their unbeaten start.
Atasi Lafai returns to the second-row alongside Kaitlan Leaney, joined by Adiana Talakai in the tight five, elevated from the bench.
Layne Morgan comes into the halves after missing the win over the Western Force, partnering Pauline Piliae.
The backline has been shuffled to accompany Georgina Friendrichs’ returning to the starting side. Lori Cramer moves to the wing as Mahalia Murphy moves back to fullback.
Sera Naiqama (ankle) and Piper Duck (Sevens) make their returns via the bench.
Alana Thomas has largely retained the same squad after their thrilling draw, with just one change to the forward pack as Nuala O’Connor switches places with Norma Fuaiva’a in the second-row.
Allyssa Lolesio Pua and Claire Ryan are the two inclusions into the backline from the bench, with Lolesio Pua partnering Hope Schuster in the centres.
Annie Buntine returns to the bench from fullback as Tyra Boysen earns a call up to the bench.
WARATAHS (1-15): Emily Robinson, Adiana Talakai, Bridie O’Gorman, Atasi Lafai, Kaitlan Leaney, Anita Faimasui Brown, Emily Chancellor, Grace Hamilton (c), Layne Morgan, Pauline Piliae, Lori Cramer, Katrina Barker, Georgina Friedrichs, Margot Vella, Mahalia Murphy,
RESERVES: Penelope Leiataua, Faliki Pohiva, Eva Karpani, Sera Naiqama, Piper Duck, Nicole Nathan, Georgina Tuipulotu, Tatum Bird
REBELS (1-15): Janita Kareta, Ashley Marsters, Anome Mafaufau, Nawel Remini, Nuala O’Connor, Michaela Maunsell, Mel Kawa (c), Tangata Tupou, Georgia Cormick, Jade Te Aute, Sarah Hogan, Allyssa Lolesio Pua, Hope Schuster, Amy Williams, Claire Ryan
RESERVES: Emily Harvey, Seiloga Taisi, Eirenei Nanai, Norma Fuaiva’a, Willow Rowland, Jessica Campbell, Annie Buntine, Tya Boysen
