Tamika Upton returns as the Australian Jillaroos take on Apii Nicholls and the New Zealand Kiwi Ferns in a blockbuster Pacific Championships final at CommBank Stadium.
Upton returns from a calf injury to replace star debutant Abbi Church from last week’s Jillaroos win over the same side.
Olivia Higgins comes into the starting hooker role after the shoulder injury to Keeley Davis in Auckland.
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MATCH CENTRE: Jillaroos vs Kiwi Ferns teams, scores, videos, updates
Other Jillaroos changes see Jakiya Whitfeld come from the reserves to start on the wing, with Jess Sergis shifting to the bench.
Kiwi Ferns coach Ricky Henry has reshuffled his backline, with Ash Quinlan coming into the starting side at five-eighth, with Patricia Maliepo dropped to the reserves.
Olympic gold medallist Tyla King comes onto the bench, while Tysha Ikenasio replaces Leianne Tufuga, who is out due to the head knock protocols.
The Jillaroos are looking to defend their Pacific Championships title, while the Kiwi Ferns are out to cause a massive upset.
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TEAMS
Jillaroos: 1. Tamika Upton 2. Julia Robinson 3. Isabelle Kelly 4. Tiana Penitani 5. Jakiya Whitfeld 6. Ali Brigginshaw 7. Jesse Southwell 8. Ellie Johnston 9. Olivia Higgins 10. Jessika Elliston 11. Kezie Apps 12. Yasmin Clydsdale 13. Olivia Kernick 14. Quincy Dodd 15. Keilee Joseph 16. Jessica Sergis 17. Rima Butler 18. Sarah Togatuki 19. Abbi Church 20. Jocelyn Kelleher
Kiwi Ferns: 1. Apii Nicholls 2. Tysha Ikenasio 3. Mele Hufanga 4. Abigail Roache 5. Shanice Parker 6. Ash Quinlan 7. Raecene McGregor 8. Angelina Teakaraanga Katoa 9. Brooke Anderson 10. Tiana Davison 11. Annessa Biddle 12. Otesa Pule 13. Georgia Hale 14. Tyla King 15. Shaniece Monschau 16. Alexis Tauaneai 17. Ivana Lauitiiti 18. Shakira Baker 19. Patricia Maliepo 20. Trinity Tauaneai
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