Written by Lachlan Grey and Nathan Williamson on Sep 14, 2024 11:27 AM, courtesy of rugby.com.au. Source article.
The Wallaroos will open their European tour as they face Ireland in Belfast.
It’s the first time outside of a World Cup the two teams will play each other and the first time they have matched up since 2017.
Catch the Wallaroos take on Ireland live, ad-free and on demand on Stan Sport
Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp has named a revamped side, with Siokapesi Palu the new captain to go with three debutants on the bench.
As for Ireland, they are preparing for their first appearance in WXV 1 later in the month.
Sevens star Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe returns to the side as they commence the 150th year of Irish Rugby celebrations.
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WALLAROOS v IRELAND TEAMS
WALLAROOS (15-1): Lori Cramer, Maya Stewart, Georgina Friedrichs, Cecilia Smith, Desiree Miller, Faitala Moleka, Natalie Wright, Tabua Tuinakauvadra, Leilani Nathan, Siokapesi Palu (c), Michaela Leonard, Kaitlan Leaney, Eva Karpani, Ashley Marsters, Bridie O’Gorman
Replacements: Tiarna Molloy, Alapeta Ngauamo, Lydia Kavoa, Tiarah Minns, Lucy Dinnen, Layne Morgan, Arabella McKenzie, Biola Dawa
IRELAND (15-1): Eimear Considine; Vicky Elmes Kinlan, Aoife Dalton, Enya Breen, Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe; Dannah O’Brien, Molly Scuffil-McCabe, Brittany Hogan, Edel McMahon (c), Aoife Wafer, Ruth Campbell, Dorothy Wall, Linda Djougang, Neve Jones, Niamh O’Dowd
Replacements: Clíodhna Moloney, Siobhán McCarthy, Christy Haney, Fiona Tuite, Erin King, Emily Lane, Eve Higgins, Stacey Flood
Referee: Clara Munarini (Italy)
AR: Maria Heitor (Portugal)
AR: Amber Stamp-Dunstan (Wales)
TMO: Ian Tempest (England)
HOW TO WATCH WALLAROOS v IRELAND
The Wallaroos’ clash with Ireland will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport.
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 11:20 pm with kickoff expected at 11:30 pm.
