Fazekas has been selected in the women's Central West Representative Squad for 2019 and will travel to New Zealand in early March to play rugby union. 

As part of her selection in the team, she will also be playing in the NSW Country 15s Championships on the June long weekend next year. 

A former Dianas player Fazekas has been plying her trade with the Temora Tuskers this season. 

“Since making the move out to Temora Tuskers Rugby Union Club from the Dianas, I was lucky enough to trial and be selected for the Central West Women's 15s and sevens squads,” she said.

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These teams played at the NSW 15s and sevens Country Championships.

The 15s event was held in April, with the side placing fifth overall, while the sevens competition took place in May where Central West finished third. 

The coach of those teams was another connection to Leeton in the form of former Leeton High School principal Greg Horton. Tristan Buttenshaw from West Wyalong was the co-coach. 

To be selected in the squad heading overseas next year, Fazekas had to take part in two trial events, with the first held on November 17 and the second on December 9.

Horton and Buttenshaw will also coach the side, which is heading to New Zealand. 

“This year has been an incredible year for my rugby,” Fazekas said. 

“I am extremely grateful for the opportunities that I have been given this year.

“I have been extremely lucky to have had the support of a few local coaches along with friends and family along with the amazing support of the Temora Tuskers Rugby Union Club.

“I am really looking forward to 2019 and the amazing opportunities and experiences that I have been lucky enough to have been selected for.” Fazekas is renowned for being a strong leader on the field, as well as a tough opponent for those who come up against her. 

She said she was looking forward to another season of rugby next year and the trip to New Zealand where she will be able to test her abilities against other competitors. 

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