Brad Donald has stepped down as Jillaroos coach with the decision confirmed in the team announcement with Olivia Kernick included in the squad to take on England in Las Vegas. Donald's position at the helm of the women's national side came under scrutiny when he opted not to select superstar Kernick for the Pacific Championship squad last year.

Long-serving Jillaroos coach Brad Donald has quit his post less than a month before the team flies out to Las Vegas for a landmark Test against England, after an NRL inquiry into alleged disparaging comments made about a journalist in front of players.

Brad Donald departs as Jillaroos coach, with his replacement Jess Skinner making an immediate statement ahead of the upcoming Test against England in Las Vegas.