The only way is up for the Canberra Raiders women.
Coach Darrin Borthwick was ecstatic with the efforts of his Jillaroos and Kiwi Ferns players in the Pacific Championships, especially star fullback Apii Nicholls who will be pivotal to Canberra's 2024 NRLW campaign.
Before Saturday night New Zealand had not beaten the Jillaroos since 2016, but Nicholls was instrumental in the Kiwi Ferns' momentous 12-6 upset in Melbourne.