Australia include sevens trio
Australia have included three of their top contracts sevens players in their squad that will travel to Paris for the Women's Rugby World Cup in August.
Published by Alison Donnelly, June 16th, 2014
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Sevens skipper Sharni Williams joins Shannon Parry and Cobie Jane Morgan in the Wallaroos squad after a successful run on the IRB Seven's circuit.
The Wallaroos travelled back to Australia in recent days following back to back losses against Canada and New Zealand but they will be strengthened by the inclusion of this experienced trio.
Head Coach Paul Verrell said the players' preparation has been good.
"Although we didn't get the results we wanted, from a coaching perspective we now know exactly what we need to target and have adjusted our training programmes accordingly."
"Having three representatives from our hugely successful sevens set-up highlights how the ARU's Wallaroos and sevens program are working in tandem for this World Cup campaign."
Also named in the squad was Wallaroos veteran flyhalf, Tui Ormsby, who will represent Australia in her fourth World Cup, becoming the first Australian Woman to do so.
"Tui showed in New Zealand why she is considered such a strong leader in the team," Verrell said.
"She is a great mentor for the younger players and her experience going into a tough World Cup campaign will be invaluable for the entire squad."
There are 12 players in the squad who will be going to their first World Cup.
The Wallaroos meet at the Sydney Academy of Sport in Narrabeen on Monday, 21 July for a seven-day camp to finalise their preparations for the World Cup before they fly to Paris the following Sunday.
Verrell's side has been drawn in Pool C alongside Wales, South Africa and host nation France.
Wallaroos 2014 World Cup Squad:
Tricia Brown, QueenslandLouise Burrows, ACTChloe Butler, SydneyCheyenne Campbell, QueenslandRebecca Clough, Western AustraliaDalena Dennison, QueenslandMollie Gray, Australian Services Rugby UnionNatasha Haines, Western AustraliaAlisha Hewett, Australian Services Rugby UnionAshley Hewson, SydneyAshley Masters, VictoriaNita Maynard, SydneyDanielle Meskell, SydneyMichelle Milward, ACTCobie Jane Morgan, SydneyTui Ormsby, SydneyShannon Parry, QueenslandLiz Patu, QueenslandMadeline Putz, Western AustraliaBrooke Saunders, Australian Services Rugby UnionOneata Schwalger, VictoriaHanna Sio, SydneyRebecca Smyth, NSW CountryCaroline Vakalahi, Australian Services Rugby UnionMargaret Watson, NSW CountrySharni Williams, ACT