After seven year hiatus, Australia names squads for Oztag Trans Tasman Test Series

Former NRL and NRLW stars are set to feature as Australia embarks on its first Oztag Trans Tasman series with New Zealand since 2018. See the full Australian squads for all 15 divisions.

Kodhi Kem will line up for Australia against New Zealand. Picture: IB Images
Kodhi Kem will line up for Australia against New Zealand. Picture: IB Images

After a seven-year hiatus, traditional rivals Australia and New Zealand will go head-to-head in the Oztag Trans Tasman Test Series.

15 divisions will be on show in Auckland as the two countries go to battle for the first time since 2018.

Australia has commenced its preparations for the event, naming all 15 squads for the three-day event spanning 1-3 April 2025.

AUSTRALIA TRANS TASMAN SQUADS

MIXED 21s

Alivia Kambos, Brock Stapleton, Bronson Tuhaka, Brooklyn Sabine, Charlotte Vandermeer, Dylan Nolan, Dylan Prior, Elijah Baker, Hannah Diffin, Jana Sie, Jasmine Nesbitt-Ash, Jaxon Rodgers, Lachlan Mason, Lourdes Rappa, Nikita E, Scarlett Graham, Sienna Rappa, Tyler Harvey

MIXED OPENS

Bailey Bugg, Dion Samuela, Eloise O’Brien, George Wilson, Gloria Chan, Hayden Firth, Jacob Napoli, Justin Mari, Kate Hammond, Kiahny Kavanagh, Macey Lee, Marcus Maere, Matt Canning, Shae Ross, Summer Halliwell-Quinn, Tallis Brown, Tamika Bull, Tessa Pennefather

Kurt Wrigley will again feature on a footy field. Picture: Campbell Scott
Kurt Wrigley will again feature on a footy field. Picture: Campbell Scott

MIXED SENIOR

Bradley Carr, Courtney Otto, Dean McGrath, Erin Archer, Gary Cotter, Jacqui Jones, Jessee Craft, Jill Sibley, Josie Abelson, Nathan Gilchrist, Nathan Lai, Paul La Bua, Renae Fitzpatrick, Robert Douglas, Sarah La Bua, Scott Fitzpatrick, Thanh Truong-Do, Wiki Hemopo

MEN 21s

Baylen White, Brayden Martz, Chris Murray, Eddie Garcia, Ehtan Jansen, Ibrahim Charara, Jack Hanratty, Jackson Hill, Jake Engleby, Jayden Morgan, Kai Babbage, Lachy Simpson, Ryan Harper, Ryan Jurinario, Saul Robinson, Tyler Harper, Will Babbage, Zac Sun

WOMEN 21s

Abbey Cryer, Alicia Trevethen, Ava Healy, Ava Wilson, Campbell Phillips, Eva Doblo, Grace Nicholson, Hope McIntosh-Walsh, Jasmin Saunders, Jess Crowe, Kate Goodhand, Kayla Henderson, Keely Stevens, Kira Hensley, Lahni Hall, Lexi Eagleton, Lily Quigley, Lily Riolo

MEN OPENS

Ben Johnston, Billy Berkeley, Brendan Martin, Brock Sepulveda, Cooper Lee, Corey Booth, Jack Cooper, Jarred Steen, Jayden Harris, Jayme McElhone, Kaya Ardita, Kodhi Kem, Max Riolo, Ryan Martz, Sam Curtain, Trey Barlow, Will Eagleton

Isabella Fanous and Chelsea Cryer (right) are seasoned campaigners with the national team. Picture: Contributed
Isabella Fanous and Chelsea Cryer (right) are seasoned campaigners with the national team. Picture: Contributed

WOMEN OPENS

Aimee Tindall, Chelsea Cryer, Ella Carlisle, Erin Watson, Holly Buchanan, Isabella Fanous, Jae Withers, Kyah Little, Loagan Garrett, Margot Vella, Michaela Bru, Morgan Mannion, Olivia Kohler, Olivia White, Rachel Gandy, Sarah Blair, Sophie Robson, Tess Robinson

WOMEN 27s

Amy Spence, Angela Barr, Clare Smith, Claudia Symington, Cliodhna O’Regan, Courtney Watt, Elizabeth Douglas, Jodi Lehmann, Kally Barbuto, Krystal Coker, Maddie Harney, Maddie Studdon, Nirodhi Premachandra, Sarah Yatam, Sian George, Steph Sharpe, Steph Stockwell, Vanessa Fitzgerald

Maddie Studdon will line up in the Women 27s for Australia. Picture: Warren Gannon Photography
Maddie Studdon will line up in the Women 27s for Australia. Picture: Warren Gannon Photography

MEN 30s

Antonio Ale, Ben Evans, Blake Treloar, Brad Nixon, Chris Dodd, Dale Berg, Dane Myers, Jason Anderson, Jonathan Antonio, Josh Jago, Kadu Marques, Kane Berg, Luke Swanbury, Mitchell Wallis, Reece Jones, Rhyce Philp, Sean Neil, Trent Lye

WOMEN 37s

Ange Jones, Brooke Morey, Charlie Bowden, Dearne Marripodi, Emma Carrigan, Erin Pemberton, Kristy Sheldrick, Krystle Kovacs, Kyle McMullen, Malika Moylan, Mandy McKinnon, Maree Coates, Megan Bertenshae, Natalie West, Nicole Charles, Patrice Clear, Peta Carlisle, Rqauel Lievore

MEN 40s

Adam Carlisle, Adam Johnson, Andrew Crowe, Andrew Lynch, Anthony Lyon, Ben Goodenough, Ben Hutchings, David Thew, Dean Callaghan, Dion Belford Taulu, Jason Cashin, Leigh Redmayne, Nick Barlow, Nigel Szkut, Scott O’Dell, Tim Stafford, Todd Featherstone, Troy Ticehurst

MEN 45s

Adam Harvey, Andrew Crumpton, Anwar Elahmad, Blair Tonkin, Calvin Coffey, Corey Kruska, Daniel Catania, Dean Allen, Doug Barry, Ead Kassam, Joe Wiskens, John Leard, Josh Stowers, Keiron Duncan, Nathan Limburg, Nathan Vale, Sebastian Diaz, Shane Elson

WOMEN 47s

Amanda Newcombe, Angela Brustolin, Angela Davey, Cassie White, Francine Walker, Gillian Haddock, Gina Bostock, Kate Glancey, Kyle Stanfield, Liz Roach, Mandy Carlile, Micharla Caddy, Nicole Bell, Renae Sing, Sandy Scott, Sekneh Hammoud-Beckett, Sue Curtis, Tania Higgins

Michael Buettner has transitioned to Oztag following a long career in league. Picture: Geoff McLachlan
Michael Buettner has transitioned to Oztag following a long career in league. Picture: Geoff McLachlan

MEN 50s

Adam O’Leary, Adam Scully, Chris Ryan, Colin Webster, Dan Lewins, David Austin, David Riolo, David Rose, Dean Feros, Deon Glassie, Justin Brown, Kent Smith, Kurt Wrigley, Michael Hornery, Michael Buettner, Peter Harris, Ross Hampton, Steve van Gemert

MEN 60s

Anrew Reid, Bruce Kejda, Glenn Smith, Grant Ragen, Greg Cleary, Greg Davis, Greg McPherson, John Towers, Paul Emerson, Paul McCarthy, Peter Hockings, Phil Crowe, Phil Johnstone, Rick Steedman, Rick Whyte, Ross Thomas, Tony Egan, Warren Hutton

Originally published as After seven year hiatus, Australia names squads for Oztag Trans Tasman Test Series

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