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Wallaroos trio return for bumper quadruple header

The Wallaroos will welcome back a seasoned trio against Scotland to kick-off to a rugby quadruple header in Sydney.

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 12:39 AM
Wallaroos trio return for bumper quadruple header
Key Things to Know
  • Eva Karpani, Cecilia Smith, and Maya Stewart have been recalled to the Wallaroos squad to face Scotland.
  • Maya Stewart returns on the wing following an Achilles injury, while Karpani earns her 49th Test cap.
  • Desiree Miller replaces Caitlyn Halse at fullback after Halse was ruled out with concussion symptoms.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Eva Karpani, Cecilia Smith, and Maya Stewart are set to return for the Wallaroos in their WXV Global Series match against Scotland at Accor Stadium in Sydney on Saturday. Stewart returns to the starting wing after recovering from an Achilles injury, while Karpani and Smith have been named on the bench alongside Allana Sikimeti and Piper Simons. Karpani will make her 49th Test appearance for Australia.

In other lineup changes, Desiree Miller starts at fullback due to Caitlyn Halse being sidelined by concussion symptoms. The clash opens a quadruple header featuring Australia's sevens teams and the Wallabies hosting the All Blacks. Australia has won all five previous encounters against Scotland, who are touring Australian shores for the first time.

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