Australian Jillaroos coach Jess Skinner has named a strong forward pack in preparation for their historic Rugby League World Cup 2026 Semi Final against Fiji Bulikula on Sunday (5:45pm AEDT kick off).
Props Simaima Taufa and Millie Elliott return to the side after sitting out last week’s record win over Wales, while Tiana Penitani Gray is set to reprise her role in the second row after being sidelined with a foot complaint.
In the halves, Jocelyn Kelleher returns alongside halfback Tarryn Aiken reprising their successful partnership forged in the opening two wins of the Pool stages.
The Jillaroos haven’t faced a Fiji team in a Test match since 1998, with Skinner looking forward to the challenge presented by this year’s World Cup debutantes who have posted strong wins over the PNG Orchids and France and pushed powerhouses the Kiwi Ferns all the way in their opening match.
“I have been impressed with how Fiji have come into the tournament this year and displayed their style of football across the park,” Skinner said.
“As Jillaroos, we have been looking to build each game and know we will be well prepared to face Fiji on Sunday.”
The Jillaroos game against Fiji will be followed by Australia taking on Samoa in the Men’s Semi Final.
Australian Jillaroos v Fiji Bulikula
Rugby League World Cup 2026 – Semi Final
8 November 2026, Allianz Stadium, Sydney
1. Tamika Upton
2. Jaime Chapman
3. Jessica Sergis
4. Isabelle Kelly (c)
5. Abbi Church
6. Jocelyn Kelleher
7. Tarryn Aiken
8. Millie Elliott
9. Olivia Higgins
10. Simaima Taufa
11. Tiana Penitani Gray
12. Shaylee Bent
13. Olivia Kernick
14. Keeley Nizza
15. Keilee Joseph
16. Kezie Apps
17. Sariah Paki
18. Sheridan Gallagher
19. Ellie Johnston
20. Jesse Southwell
21. Quincy Dodd
22. Makenzie Weale
