The Western Force’s 23-player team list for the side’s home match against the Queensland Reds has been confirmed with Grace Freeman making her long awaited return to action.
The Force take on the Reds in a crucial third round Swyftx Super Rugby Women’s clash at Wanneroo Rugby Club on Saturday afternoon.
Speedy winger Adi Vani Buleki comes into the starting lineup to replace the injured Ella Pietsch and Yuna Sato will get the start at lock replacing Sera Naiqama.
22 year old back rower and Rugby WA academy product Nami Dickson comes into the squad for the first time this season.
It has been 454 days since Freeman suffered a devastating foot injury against the Fijian Drua at HBF Park. The 25 year old was awarded the Force’s 2025 Rising Star award and has since earnt a Wallaroos contract.
The Force are coming off a tough 29-24 loss to the Drua while the Reds had a bye following their 15-12 defeat to the Brumbies.
Kick-off for the game is 2:05pm WST Saturday, live on Stan Sport. Follow Western Force social media channels for updates.
Game details
Western Force vs Queensland Reds
Saturday 20 June, 2:05pm WST
Wanneroo Rugby Club, Kingsway Reserve
Live on Stan Sport (TV)
Western Force team list
1 Allana Sikimeti
2 Hera-Barb Malcolm Heke
3 Alapeta Ngauamo
4 Yuna Sato
5 Michaela Leonard (vc)
6 Pia Tapsell
7 Anneka Stephens
8 Seina Saito
9 Samantha Wood (cc)
10 Nicole Ledington
11 Brooklyn Teki-Joyce
12 Trilleen Pomare (cc)
13 Cecilia Smith
14 Adi Vani Buleki
15 Aiysha Wigley
Reserves; 16 Chiharu Nezuka, 17 Hannah Palelei, 18 Zoe Elliott, 19 Sera Naiqama, 20 Nami Dickson, 21 Ai Dickson, 22 Grace Freeman, 23 Ngamihi Monk
