Sharks NRLW coach Tony Herman has named a full-strength 23-player squad for Sunday's trial against the Roosters at PointsBet Stadium.
A fortnight from Round 1, Cronulla will enjoy a solid hit-out with the crux of their team the same as last year's inaugural campaign, save for a few exciting recruits.
Speedy playmaker Georgia Hannaway is set to make her club debut off the bench, while experienced stars Emma Tonegato and Tiana Penitani are named to start after recently featuring for the Sky Blues in a historic State of Origin series.
Former New Zealand rugby union representative Pia Tapsell has been included as a reserve in jersey No.23 but is also listed on the interchange for Cronulla's curtain-raising Harvey Norman NSW Women's Premiership fixture against the Magpies.
With Herman focused on building continuity and developing from within, the Sharks are aiming high after finishing a creditable sixth in 2023.
Meanwhile, the Roosters are set to roll out their big guns with the likes of Corban Baxter, Jessica Sergis, Isabelle Kelly, Tarryn Aiken, Millie Elliott and Keeley Davis all included in coach John Strange's formidable 19-man squad.
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Cronulla's Round 2 Harvey Norman NSW Women's Premiership fixture will start at 11am on Sunday, followed by the NRLW clash at 1.30pm.
The Sharks NRLW squad will be presented to the crowd as part of the pre-game entertainment at Friday night's Sharks-Tigers NRL clash at PointsBet Stadium.
See the trial team lists below.
Cronulla Sharks
1. Jada Taylor
2. Cassie Staples
3. Tiana Penitani
4. Annessa Biddle
5. Georgia Ravics
6. Emma Tonegato
7. Tayla Preston
8. Ellie Johnston
9. Quincy Dodd
10. Holli Wheeler
11. Talei Holmes
12. Rhiannon Byers
13. Brooke Anderson
Interchange
14. Georgia Hannaway
15. Chloe Saunders
16. Vanessa Foliaki
17. Tegan Dymock
18. Nakia Davis-Welsh
19. Manilita Takapautolo
20. Leki Leilua
21. Grace-Lee Weekes
23. Pia Tapsell
Coach: Tony Herman
Sydney Roosters
1. Corban Baxter (vc)
2. Brydie Parker
3. Jessica Sergis
4. Isabelle Kelly (c)
5. Jayme Fressard
6. Tarryn Aiken
7. Jocelyn Kelleher
8. Millie Elliott
9. Keeley Davis
10. Mya Hill-Moana
11. Otesa Pule
12. Jasmin Strange
13. Olivia Kernick
Interchange
14. Imogen Hei
15. Kalosipani Hopoate
16. Samantha Economos
17. Aliyah Nasio
18. Mia Wood
19. Taina Naividi
Coach: John Strange
