Undefeated Fijiana and the Oranje Dames clash for the right to be called champions in the opening match of the final weekend of the inaugural WXV Global Series Challenger at Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground, before Samoa look for their first win of the tournament over hosts Hong Kong China, and Spain and Brazil then round off the tournament.
Fiji v Netherlands
Fiji and the Netherlands are capping their WXV Global Series Challenger campaign in a title-deciding clash. Fiji needs only a draw to claim the inaugural WXV Global Series title, after finishing second in the 2024 WXV3. As for the Netherlands' chances of taking the title home, only a win can grant them absolute glory, making it an all-or-nothing match for Gareth Gilbert's side.
The Netherlands' head coach - in his final match in charge - has made seven changes to the starting 15, with Lynn Koelman, Brechtje Karst, Lisa Boot, Jet Metz and Puck van den Akker selected ahead of Alex Muggleton, Sydney de Weijer, Elizabeth Shermer, Lisa Egberts and Isis Touw.
Linde van der Velden will lead her country once more and will play a key role in Saturday's game - the Exeter Chiefs lock scored two tries and claimed five lineout steals in the tournament's two matches to date.
Prolific try scorer and winger Kika Mulling, Lieve Stallmann - winning her 25th cap - and full-back Puck van den Akker are reunited to target the Fijian defence out wide. Fans of the Women's Oranje can be assured their team will be ready for the second half, with Sydney de Weijer, Noah Demba, Julia Morauw, Lisa Egberts and Isa du Pre jumping off the bench to add an extra boost.
Fijiana head coach Willie Walker made more than a handful of changes to the team sheet, starting with loosehead prop and hooker Zopporah Sorokacika and Keleni Marawa. While the loose forward trio remains unchanged, the second-row pairing will see Mereoni Nakesa replacing Karavaki Lutumaibau, who moves to a finisher's role the bench. Kolora Lomani returns to the team, pairing with Varanisese Qoro in the playmaker duo, with Iva Nabura at full-back.
The Pacific Island nation boast plenty of firepower from their finishers, as props Karalaini Naisewa and Adi Keri and flanker Nunia Daunimoala are ready to jump into the fray.
The two sides last met on the field in 2024, when the Dutch overcame Fiji 12-10 in a test match at Amsterdam's National Rugby Center Stadium.
Fiji: Iva Nabura Rokowati; Atelaite Buna Ralivanawa, Adi Salote Nailolo, Josivini Neihamu, Repeka Tove; Varanisese Qoro, Kolora Lomani; Zipporah Sorokacika, Keleni Marawa, Tiana Robanakadavu; Mereoni Nakesa, Carletta Yee, Alfreda Fisher (capt), Merewairita Neivosa, Manuqalo Komaitai. Replacements: Selai Naliva, Karalaini Naisewa, Adi Kere Lawavou, Kaavaki Lutumaibau, Nunia Daunimoala, Evivi Senikarivi, Litiana Vueti, Vasemaca Duva.
The Netherlands: Puck van den Akker; Kika Mulling, Pleuni Kievit, Mariet Luijken, Lieve Stallmann; Jet Metz, Esmee Ligtvoet; Nicky Dix, Lynn Koelman, Brechtje Karst, Linde van der Velden (capt), Inger Jongerius, Lisa Boot, Gwen van der Schoot, Isa Prins. Replacements: Alexis Muggleton, Sydney de Weijer, Noah Demba, Julia Morauw, Femke Boddeke, Lisa Egberts, Isa du Pre, Senne Hoog.
Hong Kong China v Samoa
Roshini Turner makes her 20th appearance for Hong Kong China, while Sabay Lynam will celebrate her 10th cap as the hosts look to end the tournament with a second victory, to cap their comeback win over Brazil on the first weekend, and - maybe - move into third place.
That would mark their best run and prove a boost two years ahead of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2029.
There will be plenty of emotion on the bench regardless of the result, from where Lee Ka Shun and Chow Mei Nam are set to make their final appearances in the side’s last WXV Global Series Challenger outing.
On the other side of the halfway line, former Wallaroo Janita Faoagali-Kareta is set for her first start for Samoa on the right side of the front row, while Ariana Matue could win her first cap from the bench. Lutia Col-Aumua and Faasua Makisi both return to add their experience to Manusina's back line, where Davina Lasini will feature in her 10th international.
Progression has been the name of the game for Samoa in Hong Kong. They opened their campaign with a 70-0 loss to the Netherlands at Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground, and followed up with an improved performance in a 61-21 defeat to Spain - scoring three second half tries after trailing 33-0 at the break. They will be looking for further improvement in their third and final outing.
Hong Kong China (15-9; 1-8): Sabay Lynam; Georgia Cutt, Abigail Chan, Lauren Knowler, Lucia Bolton; Lara Schats (capt), Rosie Down; Lau Nga Wun, Tanya Dhar, Kea Herewini; Chloe Baltazar, Roshini Turner; Pun Wai Yan; Siu Wing Ni Winnie, Grace Hood. Replacements: Lam Tim Yeung Iris, Ng Ki Sum, Lee Ka Shun, Isobel Littlehailes, Chow Mei Nam, Jenna Potgieter, Wan Tsz Yau, Ella Lynam
Samoa: Taytana Pati Ah-Cheung; Lutia Col-Aumua, Drenna Falaniko, Faasua Makisi, Davina Lasini; Melina Salale, Ana Afuie; Maletina Maevaga-Brown, Takishi Filipaina, Janita Faoagali-Kareta; Olalini Tafoulua, Easter Savelio; Precious Auimatagi, Michelle Curry, Linda Fiafia. Replacements: Octavia Iafeta-Nanai, Maria Nikolao, Ariana Matue, Machiko Silila F Fepuleai, Janell Faanana Fereti, Hasting Leiataua, Tyra Boysen-Auimatagi, Leutu Iafeta-Suaesi
Spain v Brazil
Spain coach Regis Sonnes has continued his rotation policy, changing out seven of the starting XV that beat Samoa last weekend, and bringing back Lourdes Alameda for her 50th cap as Spain and Brazil face one another for just the second time in their history.
Nuria Jou and Eider García start alongside retained loosehead Inés Antolínez. Alameda returns to the second row, becoming the seventh women’s player to reach the landmark half-century of internationals. In the back row, Nerea García starts alongside Carmen Nwatu and Valentina Pérez, who moves to number eight.
Matilda Toca takes the reins at scrum-half, partnering with Naroa Azpitarte at fly-half. More experience returns to midfield in the form of Amaia Erbin, who will partner with Claudia Peña; and Amalia Argudo comes in at full-back.
The history between Spain and the South American team has only one previous official meeting at the senior level. It took place in March 2025, in a match played on home soil where Las Leonas (the Spanish women's national field hockey team) convincingly defeated As Yaras (the South American team) with a final score of 41-12. The team will be looking to replicate that performance to put the finishing touch on their tour of Asia.
Brazil head coach Guilherme Coghetto has again tweaked his starting line-up for his side’s third and final WXV Global Series Challenger outing, looking to end their campaign in Hong Kong on a positive note after two narrow defeats in a row - with, according to the numbers - every position between third and sixth possible, depending on how the results fall.
Depending on what happens in the match between Hong Kong China and Samoa, a win could see Brazil finish third. But a third defeat in as many weekends could see As Yaras slip to sixth.
Gisele Gomes returns to Brazil’s starting line-up at fly-half, after dropping to the bench for last weekend's match against the Netherlands, alongside fellow returning half-back Luiza Campos. Mariana Nicolau starts at outside centre in place of Katrine Pereira, and Marcelle Souza joins Eshyllen Coimbra in the second row.
The sides' only previous meeting was in 2025. Las Leonas won 41-12.
Spain (15-9; 1-8): Amalia Argudo; Claudia Pérez, Claudia Peña, Amaia Erbina, Ana Cortés Ekobo; Naroa Azpitarte, Matilda Toca; Inés Antolínez, Nuria Jou, Eider García; Carmen Castellucci, Lourdes Alameda; Nerea García, Carmen Nwatu, Valentina Pérez. Replacements: María Miguel, África Vílchez, Izar Casado, Beatriz Rivera, Alba Capell, Bingbing Vergara, Anne Fernández De Corres, Claudia Cano.
Brazil: Lohana Valente; Giovanna Barth, Mariana Nicolau, Rafaela Zanellato, Thalita Costa; Gisele Gomes, Luiza Campos; Samara Vergara, Júlia Leni, Giovana Mamede; Eshyllen Coimbra, Marcelle Souza; Larissa Alves, Marina Fioravanti, Mariana Moreira. Replacements: Patrícia Lima, Emi Pereira, Franciele Barros, Mariana Neves, Dayana Dakar, Leila Silva, Fernanda Tenório, Andressa Alves.