Australian Jillaroos

Jennie-Sue Hoepper was initially named captain of the Orchids when the new team took on the Brisbane Broncos Women on October 2^nd.

Humeu, who was selected from the Southern Confederate side, was the assistant captain when they took on the Broncos.

The 23-year-old of Simbu, Wabag and Central parentage, led the Southern Confederates to victory during the 2018 National Women’s Championships.

Coach Westley said while Hoepper had experience, she currently needs to concentrate on doing fitness and ball work.

The league announced the competition this month but key aspects were unconfirmed, including which teams would be involved and how players would be recruited.

The NRL has received interest from most clubs to set up women's teams and will begin a tender process in January, which is expected to last around two months, ahead of the competition starting towards the back end of the men's season.

Cronulla-based McGregor, who played at centre in Australia's World Cup final triumph over New Zealand, said playing in the women's premiership was a top goal for her career.

Queensland stalwarts Stephanie Hancock and Renae Kunst will go into Saturday's World Cup final against New Zealand preparing for a final match in green and gold after announcing their retirements prior to the tournament.

The Jillaroos game will form part of a triple-header celebration of the women's game which will also see the Kiwi Ferns play against the Canada Ravens and England play against the Papua New Guinea Orchids.