Harvey Norman Jillaroos’ side will face New Zealand

Harvey Norman Australian Jillaroos coach Brad Donald has named his team for the Pacific Championship match against New Zealand’s Kiwi Ferns on Sunday, October 27, at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch.

“It’s been a long 12 months for the team since losing to the Kiwi Ferns in our last match of 2023,” Donald said.

“While we had to focus on Papua New Guinea last week, the focus now is on Sunday’s match and overturning last year’s result.

“The team are very excited to be in Christchurch and are looking forward to building on the combinations they gained in last week’s match. We are keen to refine our preparations for our confrontation and New Zealand conditions over the next few days.”

Keeley Davis came into the squad as injury cover for Lauren Brown and Quincy Dodd, who suffered a minor quad injury in last week’s win over Papua New Guinea.

The composition is as follows:

Tamika Upton
Julia Robinson
Isabel Kelly
Tiana Penitani
Jakia Whitfeld
Ali Brigginshaw (c)
Tarryn Aiken
Millie Elliott
Olivia Higgins
Shannon Mato
Kezi Applications (c)
Yasmin Clydesdale
Simaima Taufa
Jessica Elliston
Sarah Togatuki
Kaylee Joseph
Mahalia Murphy
Jessica Sergis
Abby Church
Keely Davis