Late Mail: NRLW Round 1 vs Broncos
John Strange has finalised his side to take on the Brisbane Broncos at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle today at 1:50pm.
The side remains as named 24 hours prior to kick-off, with Brydie Parker reverting to fullback following the omission of Corban Baxter.
Hannah Southwell leads the side as captain, with Isabelle Kelly named as vice captain.
Taylor-Adeline Mapusua comes onto the wing in her NRLW debut, while Raecene McGregor comes onto the interchange bench in her first match in the Red, White and Blue.
Lauretta Leao-Seve drops off from the extended bench with Joeli Morris retained as 18th player.
The final line up is as follows:
Bold denotes NRLW debut.
5. Brydie Parker
2. Leianne Tufuga
3. Jessica Sergis
4. Isabelle Kelly (vc)
24. Taylor Adeline-Mapusua
6. Zahara Temara
7. Jocelyn Kelleher
8. Sarah Togatuki
9. Olivia Higgins
10. Tayla Predebon
11. Yasmin Meakes
12. Olivia Kernick
13. Hannah Southwell (c)
14. Shawden Burton
15. Keilee Joseph
18. Raecene McGregor
17. Simone Karpani
19. Joeli Morris
