The Harvey Norman Jillaroos will field two newcomers in a squad of 15 for the upcoming Commonwealth Championship at Redcliffe.
Tallisha Harden (Queensland) and Rikeya Horne (NSW) will join the squad for the nines tournament, with the remainder of players having been part of the victorious Jillaroos World Cup squad.
It’s a great reward for Harden who has battled injury in recent seasons; but was strong last year and captained her Burleigh Bears side to the SEQ Women’s Division 1 premiership.
Jillaroos coach Brad Donald said the team was looking forward to another opportunity to take on some of the international teams that were part of the World Cup.
“It was a fantastic experience for our team to compete at the recent World Cup and there’s some quality competition amongst all of the teams participating in this Championship,” Donald said.
“Everyone is looking forward to returning to the field ahead of what will be a huge year for women in league and I encourage fans to get along to the games and see some of the best international rugby league for themselves.”
The Championship takes place on February 23 and 24 in the lead up to the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and will see Australia compete against teams including Fiji, Samoa, Canada, Cook Islands and Tonga in a nine-a-side tournament.
For more information on the tournament, including tickets, head to: http://www.rugbyleague9smoretonbay.com.au/
Harvey Norman Jillaroos – Commonwealth Championship team
Nakia Davis-Welsh
Karina Brown
Corban McGregor
Isabelle Kelly
Chelsea Baker
Ali Brigginshaw
Maddie Studdon
Vanessa Foliaki
Brittany Breayley
Simaima Taufa
Talesha Quinn
Annette Brander
Zahara Temara
Rikeya Horne
Tallisha Harden
Coach: Brad Donald
* All games on the main field (are being livestreamed and can be viewed at QRL.com.au.
Please note – it will just be vision on the Friday, however on Sunday the Gold Medal matches will also have commentary.
