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“Mal Meninga Shakes Up Kangaroos Squad: Tedesco Omitted, Yeo Named Captain; Jillaroos Dally M Winner Kernick Dropped”

Kangaroos coach has made significant changes to the team, making headlines by dropping incumbent Australian captain . This marks the first time Tedesco has been omitted since his debut in 2018. In a surprising move, State of Origin captains and -Evans have also been left out of the squad. Penrith's has been appointed as the new captain for the upcoming . In a parallel development, the Jillaroos have also seen a notable exclusion, with winner not being selected for the women's Test squad. Kernick, who plays as a second-rower for the , recently won her first and was instrumental in her team's thrilling 32-28 grand-final victory over Cronulla.

Q: Who has been omitted from the Kangaroos squad by coach Mal Meninga?

A: Incumbent Australian skipper James Tedesco has been omitted from the Kangaroos squad for the first time since his debut in 2018.

Q: Who has been named as the new captain of the Kangaroos?

A: Isaah Yeo from Penrith has been named as the new captain of the Kangaroos.

Q: What notable selection decision was made regarding the Jillaroos squad?

A: Dally M winner Olivia Kernick was not included in the Jillaroos Test squad despite her recent accolades.

Q: What achievement did Olivia Kernick recently accomplish?

A: Olivia Kernick recently won her maiden Dally M Medal and was recognized for her performance in the grand final where her team, the Sydney Roosters, won against Cronulla.

Q: Which other players were omitted from the Kangaroos squad besides Tedesco?

A: State of Origin captains Jake Trbojevic and Daly Cherry-Evans were also omitted from the Kangaroos squad.