Philippines and Malta women meet in a senior international for world ranking points tomorrow (Sunday) at Centenary Oval, Croom NSW (kick off 3pm, local time).

Malta bring in three potential debutants, Liana Dimech, Leila Figallo and Paityne Johns. Head coach Luke Vella commented: “This Test is another important step in building a stronger future for Malta Dames.

“Our past encounters with the Philippines have always been fiercely competitive and we look forward to the challenge. Our focus is on laying strong foundations, strengthening our pathways and creating more opportunities for the next generation of female players.”

“The international season always holds a special place in my heart and calendar,” noted Philippines women’s head coach, Renee Targett. “It's the time of the year where Filipinas far and wide can come together to play for something bigger than themselves and represent their heritage.

“The match against Malta is a great way for us to regenerate our programme and rebuild something stronger into the future as we chase some long-term goals as a nation.”

Malta (squad): Mackenzie CASSAR (Caloundra Junior Sharks), Victoria COPPINI (Campbelltown City Kangaroos), Chloe SALIBA (Campbelltown City kangaroos), Jessica BORG (Cessnock Goannas Juniors), Tahlia SHUKER (Club Rockhampton Brothers), Kirsty SANT (Cronulla Caringbah), Kiah TAOFOI (Emu Plains JRLFC), Matilda VELLA (Emu Plains JRLFC Junior Club), Paityne JOHNS (Junior Club Mackay magpies), Leila Figallo (Junior Club Souths Newcastle), Molly MAMO (Junior Club Wentworthville Magpies), Talara TONNA (Leichhardt Juniors), Kiara McGREGOR (Newtown Jets), Margot VELLA (North Queensland Cowboys), Holly CZORNOBEJ (Stingrays RLFC), Liaina Laila Rose DIMECH (Toongabbie Tigers), Annalise XERRI (Windsor Wolves)

Philippines (squad): Alana Pjillips (All Saints Toongabbie Tigers), Summer CHUA (Caboolture Snakes), Brandy BAAS (Cincinnati Wolfhounds), ), Anissa MCCUE (Corrimal Cougars), Natalia GRANT (Darwin Brothers), Brigette DE LOS REYES (Lalor Park Kookas), Merinda DUNCAN (Mernda Dragons Rugby League Club (VIC)), ), Charlene VAUGHAN (Narellan Jets), Madison MASSEY, Elizabeth FERRIES (Newcastle Knights), Lila REYNOLDS, Tenice NGUYEN (North Sydney Bears), Kalaye Skye LEES (Ourimbah-Wyoming Magpies), Dallis GRAHAM-WITHELL (Parramatta Eels), Nat WEBB, Kayla HORVAT (Penrith Panthers), Manieya AALDERS (Valley Diehards), Janine JAMIESON (Wynnum Manly Seagulls)