nib Newcastle Knights NRLW players Tamika Upton, Yasmin Clydsdale and Caitlan Johnston have been selected in the Australian Jillaroos squad for the upcoming Pacific Championships starting on October 14.
Upton will make her debut in the green and gold jumper after an incredible season at the Knights capped off with the Dally M Medal, a second Karyn Murphy Medal and a fourth premiership ring.
Knights forwards Caitlan Johnston and Yasmin Clydsdale will return to Jillaroos camp after winning the World Cup with Australia last season and playing huge roles towards back-to-back premierships at the Club.
The Jillaroos will play their opening Test against New Zealand on October 14th at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville.
See the full squad below:
Jillaroos squadÂ
Tarryn Aiken (Roosters)
Kezie Apps (Wests Tigers)
Shaylee Bent (Titans)
Ali Brigginshaw (Broncos)
Lauren Brown (Titans)
Jaime Chapman (Titans)
Kennedy Cherrington (Eels)
Yasmin Clydsdale (Knights)
Keeley Davis (Roosters)
Jess Elliston* (Titans)
Caitlan Johnston (Knights)
Isabelle Kelly (Roosters)
Olivia Kernick (Roosters)
Emma Manzelmann* (Cowboys)
Shannon Mato (Titans)
Evania Pelite (Titans)
Julia Robinson (Broncos)
Jessica Sergis (Roosters)
Simaima Taufa (Raiders)
Emma Tonegato (Sharks)
Tamika Upton* (Knights)
* denotes debutante
