Aussie Eels set for Kiwis showdown

Author: parraeels.com.au
Timestamp: Tue 22 Oct 2024, 04:15 PM

Four Eels have been included in the Australian squads for this week's headline Test fixtures against New Zealand.

As both the Kangaroos and Jillaroos tackle their Kiwi counterparts in Christchurch on Sunday, the Eels' four Australian Test representatives have made the trip across the ditch.

Mitchell Moses is set to continue at halfback for Australia after debuting in the Kangaroos' gritty 18-0 win over Tonga last week. In his first match since suffering a biceps rupture, Moses guided Australia around the park with poise and made a number of key defensive contributions.

Zac Lomax will line up on the wing having also made a successful debut for Australia. The Eels recruit assumed goal-kicking duties and landed three conversions for the Kangaroos, while chipping in with 155 run metres.

Mahalia Murphy maintains her place in the Jillaroos team for their clash with the Kiwi Ferns. Nine years on from her debut, the Eels Captain made her long-awaited return to the Australian Test team in last week's demolition of Papua New Guinea.

Abbi Church is a chance of making her Jillaroos debut after being included on Australia's extended bench. Church was on standby as the Jillaroos' 18th player last week, as she edges closer to her first appearance for Australia.

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