Wallaroos coach Jay Tregonning believes last year's Test in Adelaide proves they can match with the Black Ferns if they can produce an 80 minute performance.
The Wallaroos head into Saturday's Test in a similar position to last year's O'Reilly Cup.
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In 2022, they were dominated 52-5 in Christchurch before bouncing back with a vastly different performance at the Adelaide Oval.
“I think we started without fear and executed our game plan," Tregonning explained.
"We took them by chance and in that Adelaide game, we stuck to the process because it wasn’t that we were dominating in the first half like in the World Cup game but in the Adelaide game, we managed to hold together.
“It wasn’t just a first half performance, we were in the game together at the last 20 as well. It’s trusting the process and that we’ve done the right work in terms of clarity and then executing and communicating coupled with the mental skills and toughness to dig yourself out when things aren’t on your side."
After a tough loss in Redcliffe, Tregonning and the side were hungry to rectify the defeat.
“For us, we were very disappointed with the result in June and we know within ourselves we had a lot more in us," he believes.
“The middle game (of Pac Four against USA) was outstanding obviously from a scoreline point of view and we still had things to work on. I feel like we were a little fatigued come Canada and that was on us from a coaching point of view.
“It was disappointing to finish like that because the actual tour was really good for the group. We’re looking forward to getting out on the field on Saturday.
“I think the group has gelled together well. It’s a young group and I think that’s exciting. Everyone is really adaptive and bringing each other together," flanker Emily Chancellor added.
“We’ve got a really strong squad that are all working together and sharing ideas together. I really feels quite connected.
