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Desiree Miller will be hoping for plenty of running room as the Wallaroos face the Black Ferns in Auckland. (Getty Images: Bradley Kanaris)
Australia will play its historic 100th women's rugby union Test, facing New Zealand in Auckland.
BLACK FERNS(1-15): Chryss Viliko, Georgia Ponsonby, Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakaleu, Maiakawanakaulani Roos, Maama Mo'onia Vaipulu, Liana Mikaele-Tu'u, Elinor-Plum King, Kaipo Olsen-Barker, Maia Joseph, Ruahei Demant (captain), Ayesha Leti-l'iga, Sylvia Blunt, Amy du Plessis, Mererangi Paul, Braxton Sorensen-McGee
Replacements: Vici-Rose Green, Maddi Robinson, Santo Taumata, Amarante Sititi, Mia Anderson, Ariana Bayler, Hannah King, Shyrah Tuliau-Tua'a
WALLAROOS (1-15): Brianna Hoy, Tania Naden, Eva Karpani, Kaitlan Leaney, Michaela Leonard, Siokapesi Palu Sekona (captain), Lily Bone, Piper Duck, Tia Hinds, Waiaria Ellis, Desiree Miller, Cecilia Smith, Alysia Lefau-Fakaosilea, Maya Stewart, Faitala Moleka
The code-hopping winger is one of the hottest properties in world rugby but says she feels ‘vulnerable’ ahead of her eagerly-anticipated first 15s Test cap
Maddison Levi is widely considered the most exciting rugby player in the country. But this weekend the Gold Coast 24-year-old is a “vulnerable” rookie as she faces up to the biggest challenge of her career: finally making her hotly-anticipated debut in the 15-a-side game for Australia in a historic Test against New Zealand on Saturday.
“I’m really excited,” Levi says. “Representing Australia in two codes is a pretty special achievement and this is a new environment and a massive challenge. I know I’ll probably make mistakes out there and I’m feeling pretty vulnerable but I’ve always set myself high standards and this is about me becoming a better player.”
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The Wallaroos are confident that Maddison Levi is ready to tackle New Zealand’s mighty Black Ferns after the sevens superstar was named to make her Test debut in Auckland on Saturday.
Levi had hoped to play at the 2025 Rugby World Cup but withdrew from selection after fears that she was being set up to fail without adequate preparation.
Now 24 and already Australia’s all-time leading sevens try-scorer, Levi has been named on the bench for the Wallaroos’ 100th Test against all nations.
“First and foremost, Maddi’s just a really natural footballer,” assistant coach Mike Ruthven said.
“I think we’ve done a really good job this week to create a space and create an environment where she feels really comfortable to be herself.
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