The Kelpies go back to their starting 7 from the opening game in Auckland. We’ve seen head coach Nerida Stewart fiddle with her line-up as the series has gone on to give some of her up-and-coming players the opportunity to start the game. But for the final match of the series the team reverts back to its tried and tested line-up.
AUSTRALIA
GS Jerome Gillbard
GA Brodie Roberts
WA Riley Richardson
C Liam Forcadilla
WD Dylan Nexhip (c)
GD Alastair Punshon
GK Josh Byron
Substitutes: Liam Killey, Joe Miller, Victor Nikolic, Dravyn Lee-Tauroa, Jack Vandervelde
Head coach: Nerida Stewart
Here’s how the kiwis line-up. A few changes from head coach Helene Wilson – noticeably starting Elliot Clark in goal attack instead of Thomson Matuku – as her team hopes to edge one back and finish the series on a high.
NEW ZEALAND
GS Mikaira Raerino
GA Elliot Clark
WA Te Matahiapo Hynes
C Kruze Tangira (c)
WD Tane Apapa
GD Timmy Apisai
GK Joh Takaki
Substitutes: , Dylan Bartels, Liam Dalton, Oceon Grady, Thomson Matuku, Eriata Vercoe
Head coach: Helene Wilson
