Western will head into the opening round of the 2017 league tag Country Championships without its best player, St Pat’s star Darcie Morrison.
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Having represented Australia at the 2016 Rugby Sevens World University Championships in Swansea, Morrison has also proved a valuable addition to the Saints’ line-up.
She has helped her side into second place after four rounds of the Group 10 competition.
Missing her is a blow for the Rams, but coach Mick Armstrong been able to replace his star fullback with Group 10’s next best custodian.
Blayney’s Sophie Stammers comes into the number one jumper for Morrison, Armstrong confident she will be up to the task against Monaro at Cowra on Saturday.
“She’s probably one of the best players in Group 10, so she’s a handy replacement to bring in for Darcie,” Armstrong said.
She’s a handy replacement to bring in for Darcie.
- Mick Armstrong on Sophie Stammers
After sweeping the Western division trials at Parkes a fortnight ago, Group 10 dominates Armstrong’s side with nine of the 14 places.
Bathurst Panthers’ Jess Hotham, Amy Hotham, Monique Christie-Johnson and Claire Woolmington are in the squad, as is St Pat’s Michelle Somers.
“They looked like they’d been playing together for years, but they’d had one session together. It was pretty impressive,” Armstrong said.
Kick-off is at 11am.
