Jillaroos coach Brad Donald quits just weeks before history Las Vegas match after reports of rifts with players Brad Donald has resigned as Jillaroos coach, with his replacement making an immediate statement ahead of the upcoming Test against England in Las Vegas.
JILLAROOS SQUAD: Tarryn Aitken, Kezie Apps (c), Ali Brigginshaw (c), Lauren Brown, Yasmin Clydsdale, Keeley Davis, Quincy Dodd, Jessika Elliston, Olivia Higgins, Keilee Joseph, Isabelle Kelly, Olivia Kernick, Shannon Mato, Mahalia Murphy, Tiana Penitani, Julia Robinson, Jessica Sergis, Simaima Taufa, Sarah Togatuki, Tamika Upton, Jakiya Whitfield.
The incident, coming after Donald's snub of Kernick from Australia's Pacific Championships squad, raised eyebrows at league HQ and among pundits.
The saga was complicated by the fact Donald had two separate contracts at the NRL, as national coach and general manager of women's player pathways.
Donald was at the helm for Australia's World Cup wins in 2017 and 2022, and at one stage took the Jillaroos on a seven-year, 15-match unbeaten run before his sole loss to New Zealand in 2023.
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