Injured Wallaroos Included in 32-Player Rugby World Cup Squad for England

Australia's Wallaroos have named a 32-player squad for the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup in England, including injured sevens star Charlotte Caslick, who recently underwent ankle surgery, alongside Siokapesi Palu and Brianna Hoy. The team, ranked eighth globally, aims to improve on their quarter-final finish from the last tournament and will open their campaign against Samoa on August 23. The squad features a blend of experienced veterans such as Ashley Marsters and Trilleen Pomare, who are attending their third World Cup, as well as promising young talent like 17-year-old Waiaria Ellis, who could become the youngest Wallaroo to play at a World Cup. The NSW Waratahs provide the most representatives with 13 players, followed by the ACT Brumbies, Queensland, and Western Force. Coach Jo Yapp, who will step down after the tournament, praised the diverse and experienced group and expressed confidence in their readiness to perform on the global stage. The event is set to be the largest women’s rugby tournament to date, with over 300,000 tickets sold.