Wallaroos coach Jay Tregonning has confirmed a 30-player squad for the O'Reilly Cup and the inaugural WXV.
Tregonning has named four debutants, with Reds back Mel Wilks called into the squad after a strong club season for Bond University.
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She is joined by Waratahs trio Brianna Hoy, Desiree Miller and Leilani Nathan.
Wallaroos captain Piper Duck will remain on the sidelines after ankle surgery, with Michaela Leonard set to retain the captaincy.
“It was great to have the majority of the managed squad in camp during the first week of September at Ballymore, the new home for women’s rugby,” Tregonning said in a statement.
“From this camp, the selectors have chosen a squad of 30 leading into the upcoming O’Reilly Cup and WXV tournament.
“We are excited to get back out there and to continue to test ourselves against the best teams in the world."
Waratah Atasi Lafai has been named, making her recovery after a heartbreaking injury suffered in last year's World Cup.
“The squad remains largely the same from the Pacific Four Series as we look to continue to build combinations and Test experience. New Zealand into England, France and Wales is an exciting way to finish up the 2023 season," Tregonning added.
“I am particularly happy for Atasi Lafai – she had a tough break with her injury at the World Cup last year.
"The grit and determination that she has shown during what has been a long rehab journey for her this year has been a testament to her character.”
The team will assemble at the Ballymore National Rugby Training Centre in Brisbane on September 22, before travelling to Hamilton in New Zealand to face the Black Ferns in the O’Reilly Cup on September 30.
This will be followed by the WXV opener against England (October 20) before facing France (October 28) and Wales (November 3).
WALLAROOS SQUAD FOR O'REILLY CUP AND WXV1 MATCHES Forwards
Emily Chancellor – 32 – Harlequins – 19 caps
Bree-Anna Cheatham – 26 – Queensland Reds – 5 caps
Annabelle Codey – 26 – Queensland Reds – 4 caps
Brianna Hoy – 23 – NSW Waratahs – uncapped
Eva Karpani – 27 – NSW Waratahs – 17 caps
Atasi Lafai – 29 – NSW Waratahs – 6 caps
Kaitlan Leaney – 22 – Harlequins – 11 caps
Michaela Leonard (c) – 28 – Western Force – 18 caps
Ashley Marsters – 29 – Melbourne Rebels – 23 caps
Tania Naden – 31 – ACT Brumbies – 6 caps
Sera Naiqama – 28 – NSW Waratahs – 10 caps
Leilani Nathan – 23 – NSW Waratahs – uncapped
Bridie O’Gorman – 24 – NSW Waratahs – 15 caps
Emily Robinson – 30 – NSW Waratahs – 20 caps
Adiana Talakai – 24 – NSW Waratahs – 12 caps
Tabua Tuinakauvadra – 20 – ACT Brumbies – 1 cap
Backs
Lori Cramer – 30 – Exeter Chiefs – 17 caps
Carys Dallinger – 23 – Queensland Reds – 2 caps
Georgina Friedrichs – 28 – NSW Waratahs – 15 caps
Jasmin Huriwai – 29 – ACT Brumbies – 4 caps
Arabella McKenzie – 24 – Harlequins – 18 caps
Desiree Miller – 21 – NSW Waratahs – uncapped
Faitala Moleka – 18 – ACT Brumbies – 2 caps
Layne Morgan – 24 – NSW Waratahs – 15 caps
Trilleen Pomare – 30 – Western Force – 21 caps
Cecilia Smith – 29 – Queensland Reds – 8 caps
Maya Stewart – 23 – NSW Waratahs – 5 caps
Melanie Wilks - 23 - Queensland Reds - uncapped
Ivania Wong – 25 – Queensland Reds – 11 caps
Utility
Siokapesi Palu – 26 – ACT Brumbies – 3 caps
WALLAROOS FIXTURES
Wallaroos v Black Ferns, Saturday 30 September, FMG Stadium, Waikato (Second O'Reilly Cup Match)
Wallaroos v England, Friday 20 October, at Sky Stadium, Wellington, 7:00pm NZDT (WXV1)
Wallaroos v France, Saturday 28 October, at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, 7:00pm NZDT (WXV1)
Wallaroos v Wales, Friday 3 November, Go Media Mount Smart Stadium, Auckland, 7:00pm NZDT (WXV1)
