LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Tamika Upton, Yasmin Clydsdale, and Caitlan Johnston, players from the nib Newcastle Knights NRLW team, have been chosen to represent the Australian Jillaroos squad in the upcoming Pacific Championships.
This news was reported by newcastleknights.com.au, who titled the article "Three NRLW premiership winners named in Jillaroos squad for Pacific Championships." Tamika Upton, who had an exceptional season with the Knights and received accolades such as the Dally M Medal, a second Karyn Murphy Medal, and a fourth premiership ring, will be making her debut in the green and gold jumper.
On the other hand, Caitlan Johnston and Yasmin Clydsdale, both forwards for the Knights, will be returning to the Jillaroos camp after winning the World Cup with Australia last season and contributing significantly to the club's consecutive premierships.
The Jillaroos are scheduled to play their first Test against New Zealand on October 14th at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville.
The full squad for the Pacific Championships can be found below, with Tarryn Aiken from the Roosters being among the listed players.