Ten players from the Western Force have been selected for Rugby AustraliaÕs 46-player squad for the Wallaroos, gearing up for the 2025 season. This squad, divided into four tiers, is under close watch as the Rugby World Cup approaches in August. Representing the Force are Georgia Cormick, Michaela Leonard, Hera-Barb Malcolm Heke, Ashley Marsters, Sera Naiqama, Alapeta Ngauamo, Trilleen Pomare, Allana Sikimeti, Cecilia Smith, and Samantha Wood. Notably, Malcolm Heke, recently appointed as the Force’s vice-captain for 2025, and Wood are both local talents from Western Australia, playing for Kalamunda. Meanwhile, Force captain Pomare represents Wanneroo. The squad also includes 17 players from the NSW Waratahs, 10 from the Force and Queensland Reds each, and nine from the ACT Brumbies.
Jaime Fernandez, Rugby AustraliaÕs General Manager of Women’s High Performance, expressed satisfaction with the ongoing development of the international schedule leading up to the WallaroosÕ World Cup campaign. He highlighted the increased Test opportunities and the team’s growing cohesion, which are fostering new talent and enhancing the skills of seasoned players. This dynamic mix is expanding the program’s depth and creating a competitive environment for World Cup selection later this year.
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