Justine McGregor earns a starting spot on the wings alongside Ayesha Leti-I\u2019iga, while hooker Atlanta Lolohea features in her first test of 2026 off the bench.<\/p>\n
Maiakawanakaulani Roos and Laura Bayfield have been named starting locks, as well as Liana Mikaele-Tu\u2019u and co-captain Kennedy Tukuafu in the loose forwards. Kaipo Olsen-Baker, who scored a double against Canada, remains in the No 8 jersey.<\/p>\n
The backline will see halfback Maia Joseph and co-captain Ruahei Demant in first five-eighth, with Logo-I-Pulotu Lemapu-Atai\u2019i and Amy Du Plessis in the midfield. Leti-I\u2019iga and McGregor start out wide, with Renee Holmes in fullback.<\/p>\n
Maddison Robinson, Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu, Maama Mo\u2019onia Vaipulu, Mia Anderson, Tara Turner, Hannah King and Mererangi Paul will join Lolohea in bringing impact off the bench.<\/p>\n
Hansen said the Anzac Day clash will be an honourable moment for both teams.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe significance of this weekend has been at the forefront for us as we prepare to take the field. This game is an opportunity for us to celebrate two nations coming together to commemorate the sacrifices made by members who served. This weekend we play for them.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Black Ferns and Wallaroos\u2019 transtasman rivalry already carries significance. We know Australia are a strong team and will match the physicality that we bring, they have nothing to lose and everything to play for.\u201d<\/p>\n
A win for the Black Ferns this weekend will see them retain the Pacific Four Series and O\u2019Reilly Cup trophies.<\/p>\n
Black Ferns v Australia (Test caps bracketed, *denotes debut)<\/p>\n
1. Chryss Viliko (20)<\/p>\n
2. Georgia Ponsonby (39)<\/p>\n
3. Mo\u2019omo\u2019oga Palu* <\/p>\n
4. Maiakawanakaulani Roos (40)<\/p>\n
5. Laura Bayfield (8)<\/p>\n
6. Liana Mikaele-Tu\u2019u (37)<\/p>\n
7. Kennedy Tukuafu (36) – co-captain<\/p>\n
8. Kaipo Olsen-Baker (18)<\/p>\n
9. Maia Joseph (18)<\/p>\n
10. Ruahei Demant (53) – co-captain<\/p>\n
11. Ayesha Leti-I\u2019iga (32)<\/p>\n
12. Logo-I-Pulotu Lemapu-Atai\u2019i Sylvia Brunt (31)<\/p>\n
13. Amy Du\u2019Plessis (24)<\/p>\n
14. Justine McGregor (2)<\/p>\n
15. Renee Holmes (31)<\/p>\n
Substitutes:<\/p>\n
16. Atlanta Lolohea (10)<\/p>\n
17. Maddison Robinson (2)<\/p>\n
18. Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu (5)<\/p>\n
19. Maama Mo\u2019onia Vaipulu (9)<\/p>\n
20. Mia Anderson (2)<\/p>\n
21. Tara Turner (2)<\/p>\n
22. Hannah King (12)<\/p>\n
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