Fiji have named Maria Paseka on the wing for their Women’s Rugby League World Cup semi-final against Australia after she missed two matches with a leg injury.
Her return sends Tahlia Marshall to the interchange and gives the Bulikula another option out wide for Sunday’s knockout match.
Fiji have also adjusted their forward pack. Lorren Ieli is named at prop, Leilani Ahsam moves to lock and Talei Holmes shifts into the second row. Teaghan Hartigan returns on the bench.
The changes give Fiji supporters a clearer picture of the side preparing to take on the Jillaroos. This is now a selection story, with Paseka’s availability providing a fresh development after the team secured its semi-final place.
Australia have named several returning players of their own, including five-eighth Jocelyn Kelleher and forwards Millie Elliott and Simaima Taufa.
The teams meet at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Sunday 8 November. Kick-off is 4.45pm Brisbane time, ahead of the men’s Australia–Samoa semi-final.
