Switching Laynes: Wallaroos star halfback ditches Tahs for Reds

Layne Morgan has landed in the laps of the Queensland Reds, the NSW Waratahs’ triple premiership star the icing on the cake of the new-look Super Rugby Women’s squad.

The Reds confirmed their 37-strong squad on Monday, 12 of those eyeing potential Reds debuts and 13 having already played for Australia.

Morgan fits into both those categories, the scrum-half with 29 Wallaroos caps and three premierships with the Reds’ state rivals.

Having completed her education degree, Morgan moved to the Gold Coast with her partner a month ago and has trained twice with her former foes.

“I’m really excited and see this move to the Reds as a great challenge to take on,” she said.

“There were some nerves around leaving something I know, but nothing good ever comes from easy decisions.

“I’ve finally finished my studies, which has given me more flexibility.”

The squad also includes rugby sevens stars and Paris Olympians Maddison Levi, sister Teagan, Charlotte Caslick, Kahli Henwood and Bella Nasser and 31-Test prop Eva Karpani, who also moved from the Waratahs.

The five-team, five-round competition begins on February 28, with the grand final on April 12, and the inaugural Champions Final against the New Zealand title winners on April 17.