Siokapesi Palu

Born in Lower Hutt, New Zealand, Siokapesi Palu moved to Sydney as a child before relocating to Canberra after high school.

Palu started playing rugby in 2020 and took only two years to debut for the Wallaroos against New Zealand after strong performances for the ACT Brumbies.

Palu is of both Tongan and Samoan heritage through her parents and away from Rugby is a school educator at Erindale College in Canberra.

The popular squad member became the 18th captain of the Wallaroos in 2024, leading the national side against Ireland in Belfast.

She claimed Super Rugby Women's player of the year honours in 2024 to cap off a strong year that also included a WXV 2 title win.