Australia vs Fiji Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2026 Women’s Rugby League World Cup | Semi-Final
by Alex Sarwar ·
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Australia cruised into the semi-finals and the defending champions now face Fiji with a place in the final on the line.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Premier Sports / USA – Not televised
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Australia team news: Penitani Gray back in time
Australia’s Tiana Penitani Gray has been passed fit following a foot injury and she is one of five Jillaroos to come into this squad. The only outgoing as it stands is Sarah Togatuki.
Squad: Tamika Upton, Jaime Chapman, Jessica Sergis, Isabelle Kelly, Abbi Church, Jocelyn Kelleher, Tarryn Aiken, Millie Elliott, Olivia Higgins, Simaima Taufa, Tiana Penitani Gray, Shaylee Bent, Olivia Kernick, Keeley Nizza, Keilee Joseph, Kezie Apps, Sariah Paki, Sheridan Gallagher, Ellie Johnston, Jesse Southwell, Quincy Dodd, Makenzie Weale
Fiji team news: Paseka back for semi-finals
Maria Paseka has recovered from the leg problem that kept her out of Fiji’s last two games and her availability here means that Tahlia Marshall is expected to lose her place in the line-up.
Squad: Cassie Staples, Maria Paseka, Isabella Waterman, Sienna Laing, Taina Naividi, Luisa Yaranamua, Losana Lutu, Latisha Smythe, Sereana Naitokatoka, Lorren Ieli, Elizabeth Naleba, Talei Holmes, Leilani Ahsam, Tahlia Marshall, Teaghan Hartigan, Ema Masi, Aliti Namoce, Nanise Vakacavu, Naomi Tegu, Abigayle Sekitoga, Rory Muller, Ebony Laing
Will Australia reach the Women's Rugby League World Cup final once again?
Open poll and resultsAustralia vs Fiji prediction
Australia were expected by everyone by steamroll through pool play and that’s exactly what they did, beating every team they played while conceding just six points in the process. The Jillaroos’ 242 points scored is a testament to their relentless attacking quality and this is what they’ll be looking to take into the semi-finals.
Fiji will need to play the game of their lives to stand any chance, but when you consider the non-stop, overpowering nature of Australia, who combine speed and strength to great effect, it’s hard not to see a fourth consecutive demolition job from the Jillaroos, who are worth backing to win big via the handicap market.
Australia vs Fiji tip: Australia to win with -60.5 handicap
