Seven members of the Sydney Roosters 2023 NRLW squad have been named to feature in the second match of the Women’s State of Origin series, to be played at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Thursday 22 June.
NSW Sky Blues coach Kylie Hilder has recalled Roosters stars Isabelle Kelly, Jessica Sergis, Millie Boyle, Keeley Davis and Olivia Kernick, while Tarryn Aiken and Keilee Joseph have been named by Queensland Maroon’s coach Tahnee Norris.
Kelly, who was cleared of a larynx fracture and throat damage after being taken to hospital during the Origin I match, will be given every chance to prove her fitness before she takes her place on the left edge.
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The Sky Blues must beat the Maroons by nine points or more to retain the shield, after they were defeated by eight points on home turf in the series opener.
The full squads are as follows:
| Sky Blues Squad | Maroons Squad | |
|---|---|---|
| Fullback | Emma Tonegato | Tamika Upton |
| Winger | Jamie Chapman | China Polata |
| Centre | Jessica Sergis | Shenae Ciesiolka |
| Centre | Isabelle Kelly | Evania Pelite |
| Winger | Tiana Penitani | Emily Bass |
| Five-Eighth | Taliah Fuimaono | Tarryn Aiken |
| Halfback | Jesse Southwell | Zehara Temara |
| Prop | Kezie Apps | Shannon Mato |
| Hooker | Keeley Davis | Destiny Brill |
| Prop | Millie Boyle | Keilee Joseph |
| Second Row | Olivia Kernick | Tamzin Gray |
| Second Row | Yasmin Clydsdale | Romy Teitzel |
| Lock | Simaima Taufa | Ali Brigginshaw |
| Interchange | Quincy Dodd | Emma Manzelmann |
| Interchange | Kennedy Cherrington | Jessika Elliston |
| Interchange | Sarah Togatuki | Sophie Holyman |
| Interchange | Shaylee Bent | Shaniah Power |
| 18th Player | Cassey Tohi-Hiku | Tallisha Harden |
| Reserve | Brooke Anderson | Sienna Lofipo |
