ACT Brumbies youngster Faitala Moleka set for Test debut in Wallaroos clash with Fijiana

The 18-year-old improved with every game for the Brumbies in their recent Super W campaign, steering the team around the park and into the semi-finals.

Moleka played flyhalf for the bulk of the season, however has shifted to fullback for Saturday's clash with the Fijiana in Sydney.

In winning the race for the Wallaroos No.15 jumper, the youngster outplayed Brumbies teammate Ash Bishop and 16-year-old Waratahs prodigy Caitlyn Halse.

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Tregonning was impressed with Moleka's performance at training during the past week and said she deserved first crack at the starting job.

"Faitala's come in and shown a lot of calmness around game organising, game driving and filling into different positions," Tregonning said. "She has got an awesome skillset as well.

"We had Ash Bishop training there during the week and Caitlyn Halse, Faitala won the spot with her performances at training."

Moleka is one of five Brumbies in the team, Tabua Tuinakauvadra and Jasmin Huriwai in line to make debuts off the bench. Tania Naden and Siokapesi Palu are also on the bench.

Saturday's Test comes as the Wallaroos gear up for a reshaped Test calendar culminating in the inaugural WXV tournament.

The Pacific Four series will double as a qualifier for the event, Australia determined to qualify for the championship division.

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