And there are some familiar faces in the line-up, including Wallaroos Ashleigh Hewson, Grace Hamilton, Emily Robinson, Chloe Leaupepe and Alexandra Sulusi.
A number of players who made their mark on the first-ever NRC Women’s competition in 2017, the Chikarovski Cup, will make the transition to the State level.
“It’s a fantastic initiative, and one of the advantages that rugby union has over all other codes is that it has an established pathway,” Baumann said.
“This really is the icing on a cake that has undertaken a lot of work to get to where it is today in the inordinate growth and success of women’s rugby in the last few years. It’s been capped off by a fully fledged Super W competition and we are 100% supportive of the growth of the women’s game in Australia.
“Through the addition of the Women’s NRC, we were able to identify certain women who came to the trials and have now progressed to the provincial Super W level. The NRC provides a genuine pathway into this squad with admissions from the NSW Country Eagles.
“We’ve got a really good blend of experienced players and youth and I’m pretty excited for what lies ahead.”
NSW Women’s Super W squad:
Katrina Barker Centre / Halfback
Iliseva Batibasaga Halfback / Centre / Flanker
Nat CrowCentre / Flyhalf / Wing
Laura DevereuxBackrow / Hooker
Josephine Falesita Halfback / Centre
Aaliyah Fasavalu-Fa'amausiliFlanker
Melissa Fatu Hooker / Prop
Alafou FatuCentre / Wing
Grace HamiltonBackrow
Ashleigh HewsonFlyhalf / Fullback
Evelyn Horomia Prop
Fi JonesFlanker
Ariana Kaiwai Flanker
Atasi LafaiFullback / Wing / Centre
Sarah LamanHooker / Backrow
Kirrily LawsWing
Chloe LeaupepeFlyhalf / Fullback
Natalie Maclarn Lock
Crystal MaguireCentre
Cobie-Jane MorganHalfback / Centre / Wing
Pareake O’Brien Flanker / Centre
Shanice Parker Fullback / Wing / Centre
Emily Robinson Prop
Tasmin Sheppard Prop / Hooker
Talaopatina Sio Prop
Ana-Lise SioLock
Alexandra Sulusi Lock / Backrow
Nancy VaiakuProp
Inge Visser Lock / Backrow
Mardi Watts Wing / Fullback
