Round Two of Super Rugby Women saw teams establish their finals credentials ahead of next month’s Final in Ballymore.
The NSW Waratahs were the big winners from the weekend, enacting revenge over the Fijian Drua in Laukota after their defeat in the 2023 semi-final.
The Western Force continued their winning ways with a great performance against the Queensland Reds whilst the ACT Brumbies held on to defeat the Melbourne Rebels.
With this in mind, Rugby.com.au has selected its team of the week from Round Two.
Hoy had excellent work rate and impact off the bench as she continues to grow following her Wallaroos debut last season.
She was key in establishing scrum dominance, winning four penalties for the Waratahs.
Naden was crucial in the Brumbies’ tight win over the Rebels in Canberra to open their account for the season.
She scored twice, including an impressive breakaway for a great individual effort whilst winning key turnovers in crucial moments.
Likewise with Hoy, Karpani’s impact off the bench was significant in the win over the Fijian Drua.
The Wallaroos Player of the Year scored an amazing try off the lineout where she beat five defenders as part of her dominant carrying performance to go with a plethora of scrum penalties.
Leaney impressed on her return from the UK, scoring a deserved try in her first game back for the ‘Tahs.
The Wallaroo was a master at ruck-time with her work crucial in securing the breakdown and clean ball for her backs whilst dominating the lineout game as the primary caller.
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