Time is running out to impress national selectors, but a handful of these code-hoppers have been given their chance.
Wallaroos Piper Duck, Desiree Miller and Arabella McKenzie will be back in action for the NSW Waratahs this weekend.
Week one of Super Rugby Aupiki dished up plenty of highlights as the Bues stamrolled the Hurricanes Poua and Amy du Plessis lifted Matatu to glory over the Chiefs Manawa.
In the opening round of Super Rugby Aupiki Matatu rallied from behind in Hamilton to score a dramatic victory against Chiefs Manawa. In Wellington, the Hurricanes were no match for the Blues, the reigning champions.
Super Rugby Women’s couldn’t have gotten off to a more breathtaking start with Vitalina Naikore scoring less than 10 seconds into the new season.
There was a genuine buzz of energy and excitement at the Super Rugby Women’s season launch in Sydney earlier this month.
Allan Bunting has named some outstanding young talent who impressed in the recent Farah Palmer Cup season and the return of global superstar Ruby Tui.
The Black Ferns will be without star wing Ruby Tui for their final Pacific Four Series match against the United States this weekend.
Black Ferns Sevens star Ruby Tui is in line for a test debut after being named in the first Black Ferns squad of the year on Wednesday.