Rio bound NSWIS athlete Eloise Wellings has been included in the Australian team heading to the 2016 World Half Marathon World Championships in Wales.

Wellings, who won the Okayama Half Marathon in Japan during December, headlines the five strong team alongside compatriots Jess Trengove, Cassie Fien, Milly Clark and Michael Shelley.

The world championships take place in Cardiff, Wales on 26 March 2016.