Caslick amongst debutants as Wallaroos confirm revamped team for Fijiana Test

Thu, May 1, 2025, 3:00 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
Eva Karpani barges over in her 25th Test for the Wallaroos

Sevens superstar Charlotte Caslick is in line for her Wallaroos debut as coach Jo Yapp confirms her side to face Fijiana on Saturday.

Caslick has been named on the bench for the first Test of 2025 in Suva alongside fellow Sevens star Tia Hinds.

Catch the Wallaroos take on Fijiana on Saturday live and on-demand via Stan Sport.

There are six potential debutants in the team with Brumbies hooker Katalina Amosa - the sister of current Wallaby hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa - and Waratahs prop Faliki Pohiva named in the starting side.

Amosa's call-up will see her and Brandon become the latest brother-sister duo to play for Australia in 15s, a group that includes current RA President Kristy and Wallabies legend Matt Giteau and includes the Talakais (Sam and Adiana).

Meanwhile, Pohiva is rewarded for a breakout season for New South Wales with Queensland's Eva Karpani named on the bench.

Lock Ash Fernandez and prop Martha Fua have also been selected on the bench to round out the prospective debutants.

Bree-Anna Browne and Emily Chancellor make their returns to the national team after long-term knee injuries kept them out last year.

"Every player in line for a debut is deserving of their opportunity and this Test match will allow us to see some new combinations," coach Yapp said.

"There are plenty of inspiring stories with the new players coming in, as well as some who are returning from long term injury."

Meanwhile, Bienne Terita makes her first appearance for the Wallaroos since the 2022 World Cup, shifting into the centres for Georgina Friedrichs (finger).

Siokapesi Palu will skipper the side for this Test and the Pacific Four series, with Chancellor named as vice-captain.

Palu, Chancellor, Kaitlan Leaney, Michaela Leonard and Lori Cramer will form the leadership group in 2025

"Siokapesi will lead us for this match and the Pacific Four series and the leadership group and players will support her," Yapp added.

"Fijiana will provide us with a huge challenge in their own country. The fan support will be on their side and we look forward to playing them here in Suva for the first time."

WALLAROOS TEAM FOR FIJIANA TEST

Saturday, May 3: Fijiana v Wallaroos, HFC Bank Stadium, Suva - 3:00pm AEST

1. Bree-Anna Browne (#193 - Wests Bulldogs) – 9 caps

2. Katalina Amosa (Southern Districts) – debut

3. Faliki Pohiva (Blacktown Scorpions) – debut

4. Michaela Leonard (#168 - Tuggeranong Vikings) – 32 caps

5. Tiarah Minns (#217 - Melbourne University) – 1 cap

6. Siokapesi Palu (c) (#194 - Rockdale Rangers) – 16 caps

7. Ashley Marsters (#117 - Boroondara) – 34 caps

8. Tabua Tuinakauvadra (#200 - Tuggeranong Vikings) – 11 caps

9. Layne Morgan (#188 - Merewether Carlton) – 29 caps

10. Faitala Moleka (#199 - Blacktown Scorpions) – 16 caps

11. Desiree Miller (#204 - Eastern Suburbs) – 12 caps

12. Cecilia Smith (#190 - Leeton Dianas) – 19 caps

13. Bienne Terita (#195 - Randwick) – 5 caps

14. Maya Stewart (#196 - Nelson Bay Gropers) – 16 caps

15. Caitlyn Halse (#210 - Camden Rams) – 6 caps

Replacements

16. Tania Naden (#197 - Uni-North Owls) – 19 caps

17. Martha Fua (Blacktown Scorpions) - debut

18. Eva Karpani (#171 - Southern Suburbs) – 31 caps

19. Ashley Fernandez (Uni-North Owls) – debut

20. Emily Chancellor (#158 - Sydney University) – 23 caps

21. Tia Hinds (Randwick) – debut

22. Trilleen Pomare (#155 - Wanneroo) – 33 caps

23. Charlotte Caslick (Wests Bulldogs) – debut

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