LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
The New South Wales (NSW) Blues have announced an unchanged team for Origin II, with a trio from the Cronulla Sharks included.
Sydney Roosters winger Brydie Parker has been named in the No.20 jersey, marking her first inclusion in the squad, while Titans forward Shaylee Bent and Knights hooker Olivia Higgins remain as reserves.
Kirra Dibb from the Cowboys has dropped out.
NSW leads the series 1-0 after a decisive 32-12 victory over Queensland at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
The Blues will enter camp on Thursday, aiming to secure the series win in Sydney before the third match at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle on May 29.
The full squad is as follows:
1.
Abbi Church (Parramatta Eels)
2.
Jaime Chapman (Gold Coast Titans)
3.
Jessica Sergis (Sydney Roosters)
4.
Isabelle Kelly (c) (Sydney Roosters)
5.
Jayme Fressard (Sydney Roosters)
6.
Tiana Penitani Gray (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks)
7.
Jesse Southwell (Newcastle Knights)
8.
Simaima Taufa (Canberra Raiders)
9.
Keeley Davis (Sydney Roosters)
10.
Ellie Johnston (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks)
11.
Kezie Apps (Wests Tigers)
12.
Yasmin Clydsdale (Newcastle Knights)
13.
Olivia Kernick (Sydney Roosters)
14.
Jocelyn Kelleher (Sydney Roosters)
15.
Kennedy Cherrington (Parramatta Eels)
16.
Sarah Togatuki (Wests Tigers)
17.
Emma Verran (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks)
18.
Shaylee Bent (Gold Coast Titans)
19.
Olivia Higgins (Newcastle Knights)
20.
Brydie Parker (Sydney Roosters)