Wallabies-Wallaroos Double Header Program

Fri, Aug 26, 2022, 10:03 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
The Wallabies travelled to San Juan to face the Pumas in the second round of the TRC.

The Wallabies and Wallaroos are preparing for a historic double-header at the Adelaide Oval.

It will be the first time the Wallaroos will play in South Australia, set to face the Black Ferns in the second Test of the O'Reilly Cup.

Read the Official Wallabies v Springboks and Wallaroos v Black Ferns Test Program here!

The Black Ferns retained the trophy with a 52-5 victory in Christchurch, maintaining their unbeaten run against the Wallaroos.

Wallaroos coach Jay Tregonning has made a number of changes, handing Sevens young gun Bienne Terita and Siokapesi Palu their debuts in the backline.

Meanwhile, Grace Hamilton and Liz Patu have earned recalls after they were left out of the opening Test.

They face a Kiwi side eager to continue their winning ways, with Grace Steinmetz named to start at fullback on Saturday.

Ariana Bayler steps into the starting side at scrumhalf as the defending world champions continue their build towards a home World Cup.

This will be followed by the Wallabies taking on the Springboks, with both teams desperate for victory.

The Wallabies were thumped by Argentina in San Juan, receiving a timely boost with Allan Alaalatoa, Folau Fainga'a and Noah Lolesio named to start.

Andrew Kellaway will also make his return from the bench as they look to bounce back.

Meanwhile, the Springboks were shocked by the All Blacks at Ellis Park following a dominant first Test victory.

Faf de Klerk earns a recall as they hunt for their first win against the hosts in Australia in almost a decade.

Check out our official match programme for the historic double header below to see the team lists, key stats, players to watch and feature stories.

This includes an in-depth look at Marika Koroibete and Rory Arnold's rises through the ranks, as well as Eva Karpani's long-awaited return home to Adelaide.

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