Australia’s Sharni Smale has announced on social media that she will retire from international rugby sevens after the Olympics.
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Wallaroos captain Piper Duck is set for her first appearance in the Pacific Four Series after being included on the bench to face Canada in their final match of the tournament.
The Australians will get a check on their standing at Kayo Stadium in Brisbane on Thursday night when the countries line up in their first clash of the Pacific Four series, which also features Canada and the USA.
Michaela Leonard will captain the Wallaroos for the first time later this week when Australia host Rugby World Cup champions New Zealand in Redcliffe.
The Wallaroos sent captain Shannon Parry into retirement on a successful note, charging to a 22-5 win over Fijiana in the women's rugby Test at Sydney's Allianz Stadium.
New Zealander Carys Dallinger will don Wallaroos gold for the first time on Saturday when Australia host Fiji at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium.
Piper Duck will become the Wallaroos' youngest-ever captain after being appointed to take over from retiring skipper Shannon Parry at age 22.
The 33-year-old led the Wallaroos at last year's Rugby World Cup - her fourth tournament appearance and third as captain after making her international debut against Wales at the 2010 edition in England.
