Late Mail: Harvey Norman Jillaroos 1-17 with no late changes
Harvey Norman Australian Jillaroos coach Jess Skinner has named her side for the historic Test match against England on Saturday, March 1 at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas.
“This is an exciting opportunity for the Harvey Norman Jillaroos to play in Las Vegas and reach a new audience. We’re looking forward to elevating women’s rugby league on a world-class stage,” Skinner said.
“We have a strong rivalry with England and a lot has changed since we last faced them in 2017. This high-profile match is a great way to strengthen the national program and help the Jillaroos prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
“The team had an excellent training session before heading over to the USA and we're eager to bring everything together in Vegas for what promises to be an incredible game of women’s rugby league.”
The squad has been trimmed to 18 players one hour out from match-day, with Jess Elliston in the 19 jersey the new replacement player, with Lauren Brown omitted. Earlier in the week, back-rower Olivia Kernick was switched to wear No.11 with Yasmin Clydsdale lining up in the No.12 jersey.
The last meeting between the Jillaroos and England was a 38-0 triumph to Australia at the 2017 World Cup.
Match: Jillaroos v England
Round 1 -
home Team
Jillaroos
away Team
England
Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas
Jillaroos squad
- Tamika Upton (Brisbane Broncos)
- Jakiya Whitfeld (North Queensland Cowboys)
- Isabelle Kelly (Sydney Roosters)
- Tiana Penitani (Cronulla Sharks)
- Julia Robinson (Brisbane Broncos)
- Ali Brigginshaw (Brisbane Broncos) - captain
- Tarryn Aiken (Sydney Roosters)
- Shannon Mato (Gold Coast Titans)
- Olivia Higgins (Newcastle Knights)
- Kezie Apps (Wests Tigers) - captain
- Olivia Kernick (Sydney Roosters)
- Yasmin Clydsdale (Newcastle Knights)
- Simaima Taufa (Canberra Raiders)
- Quincy Dodd (Cronulla Sharks)
- Jessica Sergis (Sydney Roosters)
- Sarah Togatuki (Wests Tigers)
- Keilee Joseph (Brisbane Broncos)
19. Jessika Elliston - replacement player
Match: Jillaroos v England
Round 1 -
home Team
Jillaroos
away Team
England
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Jillaroos is number 1 Tamika UptonFullback for England is number 1 Georgie Dagger
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Winger for Jillaroos is number 2 Jakiya WhitfeldWinger for England is number 2 Eboni Partington
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Centre for Jillaroos is number 3 Isabelle KellyCentre for England is number 3 Tamzin Renouf
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Centre for Jillaroos is number 4 Tiana PenitaniCentre for England is number 4 Amy Hardcastle
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Winger for Jillaroos is number 5 Julia RobinsonWinger for England is number 5 Anna Davies
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Five-Eighth for Jillaroos is number 6 Ali BrigginshawFive-Eighth for England is number 6 Zoe Harris
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Halfback for Jillaroos is number 7 Tarryn AikenHalfback for England is number 7 Georgia Roche
Forwards
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Prop for Jillaroos is number 8 Shannon MatoProp for England is number 8 Olivia Wood
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Hooker for Jillaroos is number 9 Olivia HigginsHooker for England is number 9 Keara Bennett
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Prop for Jillaroos is number 10 Kezie AppsProp for England is number 10 Shona Hoyle
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2nd Row for Jillaroos is number 11 Yasmin Clydsdale2nd Row for England is number 11 Hollie-Mae Dodd
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2nd Row for Jillaroos is number 12 Olivia Kernick2nd Row for England is number 12 Paige Travis
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Lock for Jillaroos is number 13 Simaima TaufaLock for England is number 13 Jodie Cunningham
Interchange
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Interchange for Jillaroos is number 14 Quincy DoddInterchange for England is number 14 Katie Mottershead
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Interchange for Jillaroos is number 15 Jessica SergisInterchange for England is number 15 Vicky Whitfield
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Interchange for Jillaroos is number 16 Sarah TogatukiInterchange for England is number 16 Bella Sykes
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Interchange for Jillaroos is number 17 Keilee JosephInterchange for England is number 17 Izzy Northrop
Reserves
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Replacement for Jillaroos is number 19 Jessika EllistonReplacement for England is number 18 Erin Stott
Match Officials
- Referee: Belinda Sharpe
- Senior Review Official: Todd Smith
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