Capping a stellar season, Ali Brigginshaw will replace an injured Sam Bremner as Jillaroos captain for Saturday's Auckland Test against New Zealand.The classy Brisbane halfback will lead the Australian women's rugby league team in the absence of Bremner, who misses a chance to make her debut as Jillaroos captain after pulling out with a broken toe. The Jillaroos job is another highlight for Brigginshaw, who is still buzzing from steering the Broncos to a historic NRL Women's Premiership title win.
Skipper Brigginshaw helped Brisbane go through the inaugural NRLW undefeated, winning all four games including a 34-12 grand-final victory over Sydney Roosters. "I can't believe I got named but I am honoured and the girls have really been supportive of me," Brigginshaw said as the Jillaroos flew out from Brisbane to Auckland. "Sammy is not there which is disappointing but I know I will go out and lead by example like she would and do her proud." St George Illawarra fullback Bremner succumbed to the toe fracture that had sidelined her for the NRLW's final two rounds. Jillaroos coach Brad Donald felt for Bremner, who was named skipper barely a week ago, but backed Brigginshaw to step up. "Whilst we're sad that Sam isn't able to take her position captaining the team, Ali will do a fantastic job on Saturday," he said. The toe injury extended Dragons No.1 Bremner's rotten run of luck in the green and gold.
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