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‘That’ll be fun’: Wallaroo Nathan hungry for physical Ireland battle

Wallaroos backrower Leilani Nathan is relishing the chance to bring the physicality to Ireland as they prepare for Saturday’s Test.

The Belfast clash will be the first time the two teams play since 2017 as Australia begins their pre-WXV tour.

Ireland built their surprise third-place Six Nations finish off their powerful forward pack, with forwards Neve Jones and Aoife Wafer named in the team of the tournament.

“I love a bit of physicality so that’ll be fun. I want to bring that to the game this weekend,” she told reporters.

“We have a few girls on the team that love that physicality too so I’m keen to battle up this weekend and bring it to them.

“…We haven’t played them since 2017 so there’s excitement there and just to see where we’re at with them as well.”

Nathan and the Wallaroos’ forward pack understand they will have to lift their game, especially with number eight Piper Duck ruled out for the rest of the season.

“It’s unfortunate losing Piper, she was a big asset for our team,” she admits.

“We’ve got the depth in our back row and they’ll step up and bring that physicality that Piper brought.”

However, the 23-year-old enters this tour brimming with confidence after a dream 12 month period that included her Wallaroos debut and a Super Rugby W title with the NSW Waratahs.

“I’ve gained so much confidence this year since last, it’s just amazing,” Nathan added.

“Winning the Waratahs title and then coming into my second year of Wallaroos action so I’m playing a lot more confidently.

“…I’m excited. I’m still getting some experience under my belt but I’m just building.”

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