Samoa and Spain are set to meet for the first time in more than a decade, while Hong Kong China and the Netherlands look to double up on their impressive first-weekend victories.
Samoa v Spain
Spain and Samoa will share the playing field for the first time in 12 years, after Las Leonas overcame the Manusina 41-5 in a pool-stage match of the 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup.
Despite the 70-0 loss against the Netherlands, Manusina's coach Bella Milo made only a few changes, bringing in Maletina Brown, with the prop adding much-needed experience and power to the front row. Olalini Tafoulua replaces Jorja Fruean on the lock pairing, while Fatih Nonutunu will have the chance to impress, replacing Machiko Silila Fepuleai in the loose forward trio. All eyes will be on Taytana Pati Ah-Cheung, as the full-back can create something special with the pill in her possession. Olalini Tafoulua and Drenna Falaniko will earn their 10th caps, while Janita Faoagali Kareta will make her debut.
As for Spain, Régis Sonnes has made several changes to the matchday 23, most notably with Alba Capell starting at hooker, Carmen Castellucci moving to number eight, and Anne Fernández de Corres coming in at scrum-half, opting for a more experienced side than last weekend.
Claudia Peña not only returns to the starting lineup but will also captain the team in round 2, and full-back Lea Ducher comes in for Amalia Argudo and is poised to play her first minutes of the 2026 WXV Global Series Challenger. Lock Izar Casado will be Las Leonas sole debutant for this match, with the utility forward ready to jump in at any time. The most notable omission is Lourdes Alameda, sidelined by a minor injury but expected to recover in time for round 3.
Samoa: Taytana Pati Ah Cheung; Tyra Boysen-Auimatagi, Drenna Falaniko, Fa’asua Makisi, Davina Lasini; Hasting Leiataua, Ana Afuie; Maletina Maevaga-Brown, Precious Auimatagi, Avau Filimaua, Olalini Tafoulua, Easter Savelio; Faith Nonutunu, Michelle Curry, Linda Fiafia. Replacements: Janika Faogali-Kareta, Octavia Nanai-Iafeta, Leki Leilua, Machiko Silila Fepuleai, Itema Takisha Filipaina, Janell Fa’anana Fereti, Melina Grace Salale, Leutu Iafeta-Suaesi.
Spain: Lea Ducher; Claudia Pérez, Claudia Peña, Maider Aresti, Ana Cortés Ekobo; Naroa Azpitarte, Anne Fernández de Corres; Inés Antolínez, Alba Capell, Sidorella Bracic; Beatriz Rivera, Victoria Rosell, Valentina Pérez, Carmen Nwatu, Carmen Castellucci. Replacements: María Miguel, Gemma Silva, Eider García, Izar Casado, Nerea García, Matilda Toca, Amaia Erbina, Amalia Argudo.
Fiji v Hong Kong China
Lara Schats will lead hosts Hong Kong China as they seek to double down on their comeback 29–24 victory over Brazil in last weekend’s opening round, while replacement Georgia Cutt could make her Hong Kong China Women’s debut.
Having made her debut last weekend, winger Ella Lynam retains her place in the starting line-up, while scrum-half Rosie Down steps up from the bench to make her first start, with Tsz Yau Wan dropping to the replacements.
In the pack, Lau Nga Wun, Tanya Dhar and Kirstie Stevenson make up a rejigged front row, while Chloe Baltazar starts alongside Roshina Turner in the second row.
Fiji, meanwhile have made several changes to their starting line-up after last weekend’s outing. Iva Nabura Rokowati has got the nod at full-back; Josivini Neihamu and Aqela Raitubu start at 12 and 11 respectively; number eight Manuqalo Komaitai takes over the captaincy from scrum-half Kolora Lomani, who drops to the bench, with Evivi Senikarivi starting.
Fiji (15-9; 1-8): Litiana Vueti, Atelaite Ralivanawa, Adi Salote Nailolo, Ruth Raketekete, Repeka Tove; Varanisese Qoro, Evivi Senikarivi; Karalaini Naisewa, Bitila Tawake, Tiana Robanakadavu; Karavaki Lutumaibau, Carletta Yee; Alfreda Fisher, Merewairita Neivoha, Manuqalo Komaitai (capt). Replacements: Selai Naliva, Zipporah Sorokacika, Adi Keri Lawavou, Nunia Daunimoala, Sereana Maragi, Kolora Lomani, Ivamere Nabura, Vasemaca Duva
Hong Kong China: Sabay Lynam; Ella Lynam, Abigail Chan, Lauren Knowler, Lucia Bolton; Lara Schats (capt), Rosie Down; Lau Nga Wun, Tanya Dhar, Kirstie Stevenson; Chloe Baltazar, Roshini Turner; Jenna Potgieter, Sui Wing ni Winnie, Grace Hood. Replacements: Lam Tim Yeung Iris, Ng Ki Sum, Lee Ka Shun, Chow Mei Nam, Isobel Littlehailes, Pun Wai Yan, Tsz Yau Wan, Georgia Cutt
Brazil v Netherlands
Four-try star Kika Mulling will be looking to add to her touchdown tally as she starts on the wing for the Netherlands’ second WXV Global Series Challenger presented by Mitsubishi Electric outing in Hong Kong.
She’s part of a largely unaltered attacking backs line, where the only changes are in the halfbacks, with Esmee Ligtvoet swapping the nine shirt for a 10 in place of Jet Metz, and Lisa Egberts coming in at scrum-half.
In the pack, Nicky Dix swaps front row sides, packing down alongside Alexis Muggleton and Sydney de Weijer, who steps up from the bench in the only changes to a powerful pack.
After their opening round defeat to Hong Kong China, Brazil’s head coach Guilherme Coghetto has tweaked his starting line-up for his side’s second WXV Global Series Challenger outing.
Veteran Racquel Kochhann steps into Brazil’s starting line-up at fly-half, with last weekend’s starting 10 Gisele Gomes – scorer of an early contender for try of the tournament – moving to the replacements bench.
Lohana Valente replaces Fernanda Tenório at full-back, Carol Pereira comes in for Katrine Pereira at outside centre, and Marcelle Cruz joins Eshyllen Coimbra in the second row.
Brazil (15-9; 1-8): Lohana Valente; Giovanna Barth, Katrine Pereira, Rafaela Zanellato, Thalita Costa; Racquel Kochhann, Luiza Gonzalez (capt); Samara Vergara, Júlia Leni, Giovana Mamede; Eshyllen Coimbra, Milena Mariano; Larissa Cavalho, Marina Fioravanti, Mariana Moreira. Replacements: Patrícia Lima, Emi Pereira, Alessandra Lima, Marcelle da Cruz, Dayana Dakar, Leila Silva, Mariana Nicolau, Gisele Gomes
Netherlands: Isis Touw; Kika Mulling, Pleuni Kievit, Mariet Luijken, Lieve Stallmann; Esmee Ligtvoet, Lisa Egberts; Nicky Dix, Alexis Muggleton, Sydney de Weijer; Elizabeth Shermer, Inger Jongerius; Isa Prins, Gwen van der Schoot, Linde van der Velden (capt). Replacements: Lynn Koelman, Noah Demba, Shamira Statie, Julia Morauw, Lisa Boot, Puck van den Akker, Lieke van de Griend, Isa du Pre.