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Caslick's Cup 'prayer' in race to return from injury
Charlotte Caslick is grappling with the likelihood she'll be underdone for the Women's Rugby World Cup as her recovery from ankle surgery continues. The three-time Olympian tore ligaments in her ankle in the final moments of the Wallaroos' Wellington loss last month. But the backline threat was this week included in Jo Yapp's squad for the England showpiece that kicks off on August 23 against Samoa. The 30-year-old, who made a high-profile switch from rugby sevens to chase a Cup berth, is targeting a return against the USA on August 31. Australia, who boast just one third-placed finish in seven Cup campaigns, then complete their pool phase against the host nation on September 6. "As soon as it happened I kind of knew it wasn't good," Caslick said on Wednesday of her ankle injury. "I do think in Wellington I was starting to hit my straps, so a bit of a bummer. "It's disappointing knowing I probably won't be in the best shape of my career at this point, but I'm going to try and do everything I can to be as fit as I can be." Caslick hopes to return to running next week and has plenty of inspiration with captain Siokapesi Palu also rehabilitating a foot injury suffered in the same game. "We're in a similar position and I feel for her after she had such a great season," Caslick said. "We can support each other and bounce off each other every day we're here and pray for each other." Charlotte Caslick is grappling with the likelihood she'll be underdone for the Women's Rugby World Cup as her recovery from ankle surgery continues. The three-time Olympian tore ligaments in her ankle in the final moments of the Wallaroos' Wellington loss last month. But the backline threat was this week included in Jo Yapp's squad for the England showpiece that kicks off on August 23 against Samoa. The 30-year-old, who made a high-profile switch from rugby sevens to chase a Cup berth, is targeting a return against the USA on August 31. Australia, who boast just one third-placed finish in seven Cup campaigns, then complete their pool phase against the host nation on September 6. "As soon as it happened I kind of knew it wasn't good," Caslick said on Wednesday of her ankle injury. "I do think in Wellington I was starting to hit my straps, so a bit of a bummer. "It's disappointing knowing I probably won't be in the best shape of my career at this point, but I'm going to try and do everything I can to be as fit as I can be." Caslick hopes to return to running next week and has plenty of inspiration with captain Siokapesi Palu also rehabilitating a foot injury suffered in the same game. "We're in a similar position and I feel for her after she had such a great season," Caslick said. "We can support each other and bounce off each other every day we're here and pray for each other." Charlotte Caslick is grappling with the likelihood she'll be underdone for the Women's Rugby World Cup as her recovery from ankle surgery continues. The three-time Olympian tore ligaments in her ankle in the final moments of the Wallaroos' Wellington loss last month. But the backline threat was this week included in Jo Yapp's squad for the England showpiece that kicks off on August 23 against Samoa. The 30-year-old, who made a high-profile switch from rugby sevens to chase a Cup berth, is targeting a return against the USA on August 31. Australia, who boast just one third-placed finish in seven Cup campaigns, then complete their pool phase against the host nation on September 6. "As soon as it happened I kind of knew it wasn't good," Caslick said on Wednesday of her ankle injury. "I do think in Wellington I was starting to hit my straps, so a bit of a bummer. "It's disappointing knowing I probably won't be in the best shape of my career at this point, but I'm going to try and do everything I can to be as fit as I can be." Caslick hopes to return to running next week and has plenty of inspiration with captain Siokapesi Palu also rehabilitating a foot injury suffered in the same game. "We're in a similar position and I feel for her after she had such a great season," Caslick said. "We can support each other and bounce off each other every day we're here and pray for each other."
Perth Now
15 hours ago
- Perth Now
Caslick's Cup 'prayer' in race to return from injury
Charlotte Caslick is grappling with the likelihood she'll be underdone for the Women's Rugby World Cup as her recovery from ankle surgery continues. The three-time Olympian tore ligaments in her ankle in the final moments of the Wallaroos' Wellington loss last month. But the backline threat was this week included in Jo Yapp's squad for the England showpiece that kicks off on August 23 against Samoa. The 30-year-old, who made a high-profile switch from rugby sevens to chase a Cup berth, is targeting a return against the USA on August 31. Australia, who boast just one third-placed finish in seven Cup campaigns, then complete their pool phase against the host nation on September 6. "As soon as it happened I kind of knew it wasn't good," Caslick said on Wednesday of her ankle injury. "I do think in Wellington I was starting to hit my straps, so a bit of a bummer. "It's disappointing knowing I probably won't be in the best shape of my career at this point, but I'm going to try and do everything I can to be as fit as I can be." Caslick hopes to return to running next week and has plenty of inspiration with captain Siokapesi Palu also rehabilitating a foot injury suffered in the same game. "We're in a similar position and I feel for her after she had such a great season," Caslick said. "We can support each other and bounce off each other every day we're here and pray for each other."
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Perth Now
Youthful Boomers add Dash and dare for Asia Cup defence
Dash Daniels will become the youngest Boomer since Ben Simmons and won't be alone in pressing his case for bigger things when Australia put an unbeaten Asia Cup record on the line. Australia begin their campaign in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday against South Korea as two-time defending champions, 12-0 at the tournament since the Oceania powerhouse was granted entry in 2017. The spectacle has become a tool for Basketball Australia to blood youth and develop leadership in more established players, with the 2027 World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics firmly in mind. New coach Adam Caporn has handed Paris Olympian Will Magnay the captaincy, while Jack McVeigh, Jack White and Xavier Cooks are the only other players in their late 20s. Daniels, the 17-year-old brother of NBA talent Dyson, will be the youngest Boomer since 17-year-old Simmons debuted against New Zealand in 2013. US college forward Harry Wessels and highly rated college graduate Reyne Smith, who has signed with Cairns for the next NBL season, all bring down the average age. Ben Henshall, 21, will also play after opting out of the NBA draft and re-signing with Perth. Long-time Boomers assistant Caporn, currently on the Washington Wizards' staff, will lead the team in a tournament for the first time since taking over from Brian Goorjian. Goorjian took the team to bronze at the Tokyo Games and was in charge at last year's Paris Olympics, the Boomers crawling out of a tough pool before losing in overtime to Serbia in the quarter-finals. "There's a lot of value in the Asia Cup; it's a chance to prove you belong at a level like this, opportunity for those young guys and role players to carve out and define what they can bring to a higher-level team we'd bring to a World Cup," said Magnay, who has rekindled his career with Tasmania. "I want to push this program forward to achieve the highest highs. "However we have to do that ... if that's me stepping up and doing more, then yes. "If it's taking more of a back seat, being a bench dude, then yes. "I just want this program to continue to move forward." Caporn brought in Boomers great and new Sydney Kings assistant coach Andrew Bogut as an adviser for the side's Gold Coast camp, where Josh Giddey, Matthew Dellavedova, Johnny Furphy and Dyson Daniels all participated. Guard Sean MacDonald (knee) was a casualty in their only pre-tournament game, with forward Josh Bannan elevated in his absence. Former Illawarra Hawks wing Hyunjung Lee is one of South Korea's key men, while Saturday morning's pool clash with Lebanon will be a replay of the 2022 decider, won 75-73 by the Boomers. BOOMERS' ASIA CUP POOL FIXTURES: v South Korea, Wednesday 6pm (AEST) v Lebanon, Saturday 1am v Qatar, Sunday 6pm
