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The Australian
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Australian
Charlotte Caslick ruled out of Women's Rugby World Cup squad
Sevens queen Charlotte Caslick's Women's Rugby World Cup dream is over after she was replaced in the Wallaroos squad by Manu'a Moleka. Caslick had been named in Australia's 32-player squad despite undergoing surgery after suffering an ankle injury in the Wallaroos' loss to New Zealand in Wellington last month. It was only last week that the Olympic gold medallist said she hoped to be available for Australia's second World Cup game against the USA on August 31. 'When (the injury) happened, I knew it would be touch and go, and the timeframe is probably a little bit tighter than I would have hoped it would be, but I'm doing what I can to get it (her ankle) as best as I can for some stage of the tournament,' she said. However, Caslick won't fly with the squad to England on Monday afternoon after the decision was made for her to remain in Australia to continue an 'accelerated rehabilitation program', with the uncapped Moleka – the younger sister of squad member Faitala Moleka – to take her place. Charlotte Caslick is out of Australia's Women's Rugby World Cup squad. Picture:Caslick's only chance of joining the Wallaroos squad later in tournament would be as an injury replacement player should it be required. Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp said the squad was 'really disappointed to lose Charlotte so close to the World Cup'. 'She has shown great commitment to the XVs program and Wallaroos this year,' Yapp said. 'Charlotte's timeline to get back for our pool matches has changed and following medical advice, the decision was made to allow her to continue on an accelerated recovery program, where she could be available as an injury replacement should we require a player later in the tournament. 'We're really fortunate and excited that Manu'a can join us for the World Cup. Manu'a has been part of the touring squad since the start of the international Test season and thoroughly deserves her opportunity to join us.' The Wallaroos' opening World Cup match is on August 23 against Samoa in Salford. Marco Monteverde Sports reporter Marco Monteverde is a Brisbane-based sports reporter for NCA Newswire. He worked in a similar role for The Courier-Mail from 2007 to 2020. During a journalism career of more than 25 years, he has also worked for The Queensland Times, The Sunshine Coast Daily, The Fraser Coast Chronicle and The North West Star. He has covered three FIFA World Cups and the 2000 Sydney Olympics, as well as a host of other major sporting events in Australia and around the world. @marcothejourno Marco Monteverde
News.com.au
5 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Injured Sevens star Charlotte Caslick replaced in Australia's Women's Rugby World Cup squad
Sevens queen Charlotte Caslick's Women's Rugby World Cup dream is over after she was replaced in the Wallaroos squad by Manu'a Moleka. Caslick had been named in Australia's 32-player squad despite undergoing surgery after suffering an ankle injury in the Wallaroos' loss to New Zealand in Wellington last month. It was only last week that the Olympic gold medallist said she hoped to be available for Australia's second World Cup game against the USA on August 31. 'When (the injury) happened, I knew it would be touch and go, and the time frame is probably a little bit tighter than I would have hoped it would be, but I'm doing what I can to get it (her ankle) as best as I can for some stage of the tournament,' she said. However, Caslick won't fly with the squad to England on Monday afternoon after the decision was made for her to remain in Australia to continue an 'accelerated rehabilitation program'. with the uncapped Moleka – the younger sister of squad member Faitala Moleka – to take her place. Caslick's only chance of joining the Wallaroos squad later in tournament would be as an injury replacement player should it be required. Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp said the squad was 'really disappointed to lose Charlotte so close to the World Cup'. 'She has shown great commitment to the XVs program and Wallaroos this year,' Yapp said. 'Charlotte's timeline to get back for our pool matches has changed and following medical advice, the decision was made to allow her to continue on an accelerated recovery program, where she could be available as an injury replacement should we require a player later in the tournament. 'We're really fortunate and excited that Manu'a can join us for the World Cup. Manu'a has been part of the touring squad since the start of the international Test season and thoroughly deserves her opportunity to join us.' The Wallaroos' opening World Cup match is on August 23 against Samoa in Salford.
