Buildcorp Wallaroos Head Coach Dwayne Nestor has today confirmed his leadership group for the 2018 Internationals with Queenslander Liz Patu to captain the side this August.
Patu will be joined by Rebecca Clough (Western Australia) and Sarah Riordan (Queensland and ADF) as Vice Captains as Australia continues to finalise its preparation for the two Test series against New Zealand.
Wallaroo number 120, Patu has 20 Test caps to her name and has made a strong impression every time she has worn the gold jersey since her debut in 2014 against New Zealand.
Buildcorp Wallaroos Head Coach Dwayne Nestor said: “Liz is an excellent player and great leader amongst the group and I’m really looking forward to seeing her grow with the Captaincy of the Wallaroos.
“Liz’s work in the gold jersey speaks for itself and she is one of those tireless players that motors around the park all day.
“With great support from Rebecca, Sarah and the other leaders in the team, we have an excellent leadership group to take us forward in 2018.”
Buildcorp Wallaroos Captain, Liz Patu said: “I’m truly honoured to have been given this position and can’t wait to continue this great journey with the team.
“We’re building something special with this group and it’s a really exciting time with the clashes New Zealand over the next two weeks.”
The Buildcorp Wallaroos play the Black Ferns this Saturday at ANZ Stadium in Sydney, in an historic double header fixture with the Qantas Wallabies and All Blacks.
Tickets are available from Ticketek.
Buildcorp Wallaroos 2018 Captain and Vice Captains
Liz Patu
Buildcorp Super W: Queensland
Club: Wests
Height: 168cm
Weight: 94kg
Caps: 20
Sarah Riordan
Buildcorp Super W: Queensland
Club: Wests, ADFR
Height: 171cm
Weight: 85kg
Caps: 9
Rebecca Clough
Buildcorp Super W: Western Australia
Club: Cottesloe
Height: 178cm
Weight: 84kg
Caps: 20
