Wallaroos coach Jay Tregonning has named a 32-player squad ahead of their May 20 Test against Fijiana in Sydney.
The squad has undergone a significant overhaul since the World Cup, with 11 uncapped players, headlined by 16-year-old fullback Caitlyn Halse.
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The Waratahs sensation is joined by the likes of teenage playmaker Faitala Moleka and Reds flyhalf Carys Dallinger, who has made herself eligible for Australia.
“With a packed international calendar, the 2023 season is full of opportunity for both our emerging and established players,” said Tregonning in a statement.
“The athletes called into the squad distinguished themselves through the work ethic, commitment and drive they displayed during the Buildcorp Super W competition.
“After the most competitive Super W season in recent history, the excitement is high heading into camp later this week. No-one has booked their spot in the team: everything is on the table, and players will be hungry to secure that gold jersey for our first Test match.”
There are 10 Reds in the squad after they went down narrowly in the Super W Final to the Fijiana Drua, headlined by Shannon Parry.
Uncapped half Sarah Lewis and centre Alana Elisaia have also earned call-ups after strong showings in the Final.
It comes with the likes of Arabella McKenzie, Emily Chancellor, Kaitlan Leaney and Lori Cramer still overseas in England, with Waratahs skipper Piper Duck ruled out with injury.
“The added investment into the program from Rugby Australia and World Rugby has been a great step in the right direction as we work to professionalise the Women’s game,” Tregonning continued.
“Creating a strong foundation, with the right support for our players, is crucial to expanding and developing the program. With the addition of a new Women’s High Performance Manager later this year, I am confident the squad will go from strength-to-strength throughout the 2023 season.”
WALLAROOS SQUAD FOR MAY CAMP
Adiana Talakai – 24 – NSW Waratahs – 9 caps
Alana Elisaia – 29 – Queensland Reds – 1 cap
Annabelle Codey – 26 – Queensland Reds – 2 caps
Ashlea Bishop – 25 – ACT Brumbies – uncapped
Ashley Marsters – 29 – Melbourne Rebels – 19 caps
Bree-Anna Cheatham – 26 – Queensland Reds – 1 cap
Bridie O’Gorman – 24 – NSW Waratahs – 11 caps
Caitlyn Halse – 16 – NSW Waratahs – uncapped
Carys Dallinger – 23 – Queensland Reds – uncapped
Cecilia Smith – 29 – Queensland Reds – 5 caps
Deni Ross – 22 – Queensland Reds – uncapped
Desiree Miller – 21 – NSW Waratahs – uncapped
Emily Robinson – 30 – NSW Waratahs – 18 caps
Eva Karpani – 26 – NSW Waratahs – 13 caps
Faitala Moleka – 18 – ACT Brumbies – uncapped
Georgina Friedrichs – 28 – NSW Waratahs – 11 caps
Grace Hamilton – 31 – NSW Waratahs – 25 caps
Ivania Wong – 25 – Queensland Reds – 7 caps
Jasmin Huriwai – 29 – ACT Brumbies – uncapped
Laiema Bosenavulagi – 17 – Melbourne Rebels – uncapped
Layne Morgan – 24 – NSW Waratahs – 11 caps
Leilani Nathan – 22 – NSW Waratahs – uncapped
Madison Schuck – 31 – Queensland Reds – 5 caps
Maya Stewart – 23 – NSW Waratahs – 1 cap
Michaela Leonard – 28 – Western Force – 14 caps
Sarah Lewis – 25 – Queensland Reds – uncapped
Sera Naiqama – 27 – NSW Waratahs – 6 caps
Shannon Parry – 33 – Queensland Reds – 23 caps
Siokapesi Palu – 28 – ACT Brumbies – 1 cap
Tabua Tuinakauvadra – 20 – ACT Brumbies – uncapped
Tania Naden – 31 – ACT Brumbies – 2 caps
Trilleen Pomare – 30 – Western Force – 21 caps
