The Wallaroos are hoping to rejoice Ashley Marsters turning into the equal most-capped Australian girls’s Take a look at participant with a victory within the WXV2 match towards South Africa.
The Wallaroos flanker will match the report for essentially the most appearances, set by Liz Patu with 33 caps, this weekend in Cape City.
Victorian Marsters, who made her debut in 2014, can be a world-class hooker.
After celebrating their tournament-opening win over Wales, the Australians have turned their focus to the host nation.
Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp was pressured to fly Western Power halfback Samantha Wooden in for the Cape City conflict on Sunday morning (1am AEST) after reserve halfback Natalie Wright suffered a foot damage.
She and uncapped ahead Ashley Fernandez, who injured her shoulder throughout a coaching session, have flown residence.
Veteran centre Cecilia Smith has returned to the run-on facet following a robust efficiency off the bench within the 37-5 win, with vice-captain Trilleen Pomare shifting again to the reserves.
Brumbies prop Allana Sikameti has additionally crushed Alapeta Ngauamo for a bench spot.
The Wallaroos have not performed South Africa in a Take a look at for the reason that 2014 World Cup however gained their earlier three contests.
They anticipate a tricky outing given their opponents had a first-up win over Japan.
“Final week’s win was begin to the match and it is essential we develop from right here and put in one other robust efficiency,” Yapp stated. “We had been pleased with components of our sport however know there’s room for enchancment in different areas and South Africa will current an enormous problem on residence turf.”
5-eighth Arabella McKenzie, who missed final week’s victory after struggling a concussion throughout coaching, stays sidelined and will likely be monitored forward of the facet’s closing sport of the yr towards Scotland.
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