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Caslick Ruled Out of Wallaroos World Cup Squad as Moleka Steps In

Medical staff determined that a 10–12 week syndesmosis recovery would push her return beyond the pool stage, allowing 18-year-old centre Manua Moleka to join the squad.

Rugby Union - HSBC Sevens - Australia v Britain - Cup Quarter Final - Vancouver - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - February 22, 2025 Australia's Charlotte Caslick in action with Britain's Heather Cowell REUTERS/Jennifer Gauthier/File Photo
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Australian star recruit Charlotte Caslick has been ruled out of the women's World Cup with an ankle injury
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Overview

  • Caslick suffered an ankle injury against the Black Ferns in July and underwent syndesmosis surgery that sidelined her from XVs selection for at least 10 weeks.
  • Coach Jo Yapp withdrew the 30-year-old centre from pool contention after medical staff concluded her return would not align with the opening fixtures.
  • Eighteen-year-old Manua Moleka, who impressed for the Brumbies in Super W and is sister to Wallaroo Faitala Moleka, earns her first senior call-up.
  • The Wallaroos depart for England on Monday to face Samoa, the United States and hosts England starting August 23, with two wins required to reach the quarter-finals.
  • Caslick could rejoin the squad as a late injury replacement if a tournament-ending injury opens a spot later in the World Cup.