Olivia Higgins returns to the Jillaroos for the Pacific Championships final after an injury to Keeley Davis.

Olivia Higgins, 33, has been recalled to the Australian Jillaroos for the Pacific Championships final against New Zealand, starting at hooker after injury to Keeley Davis. The Newcastle Knights player, a teacher and three-time NRLW premiership winner, was initially overlooked despite being the team’s regular No.9 and last played social touch football two weeks prior. She joins the squad as an injury replacement for Makenzie Weale and aims to play in the 2026 Women’s World Cup on home soil. Meanwhile, Yasmin Clydsdale remains in the second row, Jesse Southwell is named halfback, and New Zealand includes Shanice Parker and Tiana Davison. The final is set for CommBank Stadium.