Black Ferns and Wallaroos prepare for Auckland Test match

The Black Ferns and Wallaroos are set to face each other in Auckland for a significant rugby union clash. The match marks the 100th Test for the Wallaroos, occurring ahead of their upcoming WXV Global Series schedule.

New Zealand coach Whitney Hansen has named three debutantes for the Black Ferns: 19-year-old Amarante Sititi, Elinor-Plum King, and Shyrah Tuliau-Tua’a. The squad also sees the return of 2022 World Cup winners Santo Taumata and Ariana Bayler.

Australia's Wallaroos have named rugby sevens star Maddison Levi and forward Pia Tapsell on the bench for potential debuts. Tapsell is poised to become the first female dual international for both Australia and New Zealand. The Wallaroos lineup also features the return of Alysia Lefau-Fakaosilea and prop Allana Sikimeti, with Siokapesi Palu Sekona named to lead the side.