Australian sevens captain Sharni Williams will make her comeback from a neck injury in Canada next week, but the former Canberra Royals star has one eye on Wallaroos duties.
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Williams was named in the Australian 15-a-side squad on Friday for a three-Test tour of New Zealand in preparation for the women's World CUp.
Canberra duo Millie Boyle and Violeta Tupuola will join Williams in the 28-strong squad for games against England, New Zealand and Canada.
There are 10 newcomers in the squad, but there are only two ACT players on tour despite the Canberra representative side making the national championship final last weekend.
Wallaroos coach Paul Verrell has been monitoring players since returning from New Zealand last year.
"It has been very encouraging to see the next generation coming through," Verrell said.
"They have really lifted their work rate both on and off the field, which has led to their selection in this squad."
"We'll continue the hard work for our three tough Test matches this June, as we continue to build depth for our women's rugby World Cup campaign."
Australia will start their tour against England on June 9 in Wellington.
Wallaroos squad: Cheyenne Campbell, Liz Patu, Violeta Tupuola, Evelyn Horomia, Caroline Fairs, Hilisha Samoa, Hana Ngaha, Rebecca Clough, Alisha Hewett, Millie Boyle, Alexandra Sulusi, Shannon Parry, Chloe Butler, Grace Hamilton, Vesinia Schaaf, Victoria Latu, Natasha Haines, Cobie-Jane Morgan, Katrina Barker, Samantha Treherne, Fenella Hake, Sarah Riordan, Sharni Williams, Kayla Sauvao, Nareta Marsters, Huia Swanell, Ashleigh Timoko and Ashleigh Hewson.
