Panuara’s Grace Hamilton headlines NSW’s squad for their Super W title defence, with the Waratahs the first of the competition’s franchises to name their final, 30-strong group.
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It’s a different looking outfit too, with the Waratahs making 14 changes from their inaugural title win.
Breakout Test talent Emily Chancellor and experienced campaigner Mahalia Murphy are two Wallaroos coming into the side after not featuring in the inaugural Super W season, joining a host of their international teammates.
AON Uni 7s star Eva Karpani has become somewhat of a cult figure in the past two seasona with her strength and speed, and the powerhouse forward will be a closely-watched inclusion to the team.
Rio Olympics gold medallist Amy Turner has been quietly working on pushing for state selection after the birth of her daughter Kovah just seven months ago.
Last year's championship-winning skipper Ash Hewson returns to the squad after bowing out of international rugby last year.
The Super W season will kick off early next year with the NSW women, QLD women, Melbourne Rebels women, Brumbies women and Force women all competing.
- WARATAHS: Forwards: Emily Chancellor, Melissa Fatu, Noella Green, Grace Hamilton, Jemima Henry, Evelyn Horomia, Fi Jones, Eva Karpani, Loretta Mailangi, Sera Naiqama, Pareake O’Brien, Emily Robinson, Tasmin Sheppard, Ana-lise Sio, Alex Sulusi, Tisera Volkman, Matalena Wilson; Backs: Katrina Barker, Iliseva Batibasaga, Kennedy Cherrington, Ash Hewson, Kirrily Laws, Chloe Leaupepe, Phoebe Loughhead, Crystal Maguire, Arabella McKenzie, Mahalia Murphy, Shanice Parker, Maya Stewart, Amy Turner
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