{"id":344670,"date":"2025-12-13T04:58:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T04:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/344670\/"},"modified":"2025-12-13T04:58:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T04:58:08","slug":"faitala-moleka-leads-latest-round-of-rugby-australia-re-signings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/344670\/","title":{"rendered":"Faitala Moleka leads latest round of Rugby Australia re-signings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Rugby <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugbypass.com\/teams\/australia-women\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Australia<\/a> has revealed the latest quartet of re-signings, with Wallaroos playmaker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugbypass.com\/players\/faitala-moleka\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Faitala Moleka<\/a> the headline signature ahead of a 2026 busy season.<\/p>\n<p>Fellow Brumbies\u00a0Martha Fua and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugbypass.com\/players\/biola-dawa\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Biola Dawa<\/a> have also put pen to paper, along with Western Force prop\u00a0Allana Sikimeti.<\/p>\n<p>Moleka was the Wallaroos\u2019 go-to game driver throughout the 2025 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugbypass.com\/rugby-world-cup\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rugby World Cup<\/a> and will look to continue her ascension in a 2026 schedule that includes a maiden <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugbypass.com\/teams\/usa-women\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">USA<\/a> tour among 10 international fixtures.<\/p>\n<p>Having become one of the youngest-ever Wallaroos debutants in 2023, Moleka\u2019s re-signing is another big win for Rugby Australia, which has quickly turned its attention to hosting the 2029 Rugby World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith 26 caps under her belt at the young age of 20, Faitala embodies the future of this team and is a central player in the Wallaroos squad,\u201d General Manager of Women\u2019s Rugby Jilly Collins said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt has been incredibly rewarding to witness her talent blossom and see her grow into an influential player on the international scene.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are thrilled that she has committed her future to the Wallaroos.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Test rookie Fua\u2019s signature confirms her immediate future in the 15 aside game after time in the sevens system as a junior.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe were delighted to see Martha earn her debut Wallaroos cap this year and take significant steps in her development,\u201d Collins said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlthough she just missed out on a spot in the World Cup squad, we have absolute belief in her continued progress and know she has a very promising career ahead in the gold jersey.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dawa, whose journey to the Wallaroos began in a refugee camp in Uganda, is another exciting talent to recently debut for the country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBiola\u2019s recommitment to the Wallaroos through 2026 is fantastic for the team,\u201d Collins said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShe has shown tremendous dedication and has made real progress this year in what is a highly competitive position.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe look forward to seeing her push for regular selection.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Highly-touted Sikimeti is an example of Rugby Australia\u2019s commitment to player development, currently plying her trade in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugbypass.com\/teams\/japan-women\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Japan<\/a> to gain more playing experience.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAllana is a promising prop with many successful years ahead of her,\u201d Collins said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShe is currently gaining valuable match experience in Japan with the Tokyo Phoenix, facilitated by the Western Force\u2019s strategic partnership.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShe\u2019s an exciting prospect and is expected to be at her prime for the 2029 World Cup.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Rugby Australia has revealed the latest quartet of re-signings, with 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