Tamika Upton savours debut to remember as Australia edge New Zealand

Jillaroos beat Kiwi Ferns 16-10 in TownsvilleUpton scores two tries while Api Nicholls stars for Ferns

Fullback Tamika Upton scored a double on international debut for Australia in a narrow 16-10 win over a gallant New Zealand. Upton, who won the NRLW Dally M player of the year, was a constant threat and her speed and game sense proved the difference in a tight rugby league Pacific Championships opener in Townsville on Saturday night.

Kiwi Ferns fullback Api Nicholls had an outstanding game herself to limit Upton and make several try-saving tackles. The Kiwi Ferns unleashed nine debutants and were a vastly-improved side to the one that lost the World Cup final by 54-4 to the Jillaroos late last year.

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