The Wallaroos and the Black Ferns face off in a historic Test match on ANZAC Day in the Sunshine Coast.
It's the first time the two nations have faced off on the special day that honours both countries, marking the start of the O'Reilly Cup series.
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For the Wallaroos, it's their chance to secure a maiden win over the Kiwi counterparts, after losing their last two games against the USA and Canada.
As for New Zealand, victory will wrap up the Pacific Four series title and the O'Reilly Cup title.
Rugby.com.au previews the Test match, presented by Bet365.
Australia (1-15): Brianna Hoy, Tania Naden, Eva Karpani, Michaela Leonard, Tiarah Minns, Kaitlan Leaney, Lily Bone, Siokapesi Palu Sekona (cap), Faitala Moleka, Desiree Miller, Sidney Taylor, Georgina Friedrichs, Maya Stewart, Waiaria Ellis
Replacements: Brittany Merlo, Martha Fua, Bridie O’Gorman, Ashley Fernandez, Piper Duck, Piper Simons, Ava Wereta, Nicole Ledington
- Waiaria Ellis starts at fullback, pushing Faitala Molokai to flyhalf.
- Lily Bone earns a debut start at open side flanker.
- Michaela Leonard starts at lock, breaking Ash Marsters record for most Wallaroos caps with 45.
New Zealand (1-15): Chryss Viliko, Georgia Ponsonby, Mo’omo’oga Palu, Maiakawanakaulani Roos, Laura Bayfield, Liana Mikaele-Tu’u, Kennedy Tukuafu (cap), Kaipo Olsen-Baker, Maia Joseph, Ruahei Demant, Ayesha Leti-l’iga, Sylvia Brunt, Amy du Plessis, Justine McGregor, Renee Holmes
Replacement: Atlanta Lolohea, Maddi Robinson, Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu, Maama Mo’onia Vaipulu, Mia Anderson, Tara Turner, Hannah King, Mererangi Paul
- Mo’omo’oga Palu is set for her debut in the front-row.
- Justine McGregor earns a starting spot on the wings alongside Ayesha Leti-I’iga.
- Atlanta Lolohea features for the first time in 2026 via the bench
- New Zealand have never lost to the Wallaroos, winning all 29 matches.
- The Black Ferns have scored 30+ points in their last seven games against the Wallaroos.
- It’s the first time either team has played against each other either on ANZAC Day or on the Sunshine Coast.
Faitala Moleka v Ruahei Demant
Moleka returns to fly-half after her stint at the back, looking to get involved early and often.
The Wallaroos need her kicking game to step up if they are to be playing in the right areas of the park.
Meanwhile, Demant is as experienced as it comes, deadly for any defence to deal with on her day.
New Zealand by 19
