Bowls Australia’s National Selection Panel has named 14 Australian Jackaroos and Para Jackaroos to contest the upcoming Scottish Four-Nations, in a crucial international hit-out on the road to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Staged from April 28 to May 1, with Scotland, Ireland, Malaysia and Australia in attendance, the tour represents a significant step in the final lead-in to Glasgow, providing athletes with valuable exposure to northern hemisphere conditions and high-quality international competition.
National Coach and Performance Director Gary Willis said the selections were squarely focused on preparation and performance.
“These selections are about providing opportunity, exposure and condition-specific competition to possible and probable athletes as we narrow our focus towards confirming our Commonwealth Games representatives,” Willis said.
“This tour is an important familiarisation and acclimatisation opportunity, with competition in northern hemisphere conditions against strong opposition critical in ensuring we are best prepared for success at Glasgow in 2026.”
The Four-Nations will play a key role in finalising the Open squads for the Commonwealth Games, with the touring team to be reduced to the final three men and three women following the event.
The Para teams head to Scotland in a strong position, with no additional players bolstering the touring party, however performances in Scotland, along with continued form, fitness and results across the broader squad, will remain part of the ongoing assessment process as selectors continue to evaluate all options ahead of Glasgow 2026.
The Open teams’ specific playing positions have not been locked in, with selectors retaining the flexibility to manoeuvre athletes throughout the competition as part of the evaluation process.
Selectors were encouraged by the form of the Open athletes during last week’s Bowls Premier League 23, where all eight selected players produced standout performances, including Aaron Wilson and Jamie-Lee Worsnop, who guided the Geelong Jets to a maiden title.
“The players selected have earned this opportunity through consistent performance and professionalism, and what will now be critical is their ability to adapt, embrace unfamiliar conditions and deliver as part of a cohesive, high-performing team,” Willis said.
Willis also acknowledged the work of fellow selectors, Chair Steve Glasson OAM, Therese Hastings, Dave Stockham, and National Assistant/Para Head Coach Karen Murphy AM.
“The detail and diligence the panel continues to apply, both on and off the green, has been outstanding,” Willis said.
The Scottish Four-Nations promises to be a high-quality international contest and another positive step towards Commonwealth Games success for the Australian Jackaroos and Para Jackaroos.
The bowls competition at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games is scheduled to be staged from July 23 to August 2, with seven gold medals up for grabs, and for the first time in Commonwealth Games history, will be held indoors on portable rinks.
Scottish Four-Nations
Australian Jackaroos & Para Jackaroos
Para
Women’s Pairs: Louise Hoskins & Serena Bonnell
Men’s Pairs: Damien Delgado & James Reynolds
Vision-Impaired Mixed Pairs: Jacky Hudson & Jake Fehlberg
Open
Women: Kelsey Cottrell, Dawn Hayman, Ellen Fife & Jamie-Lee Worsnop
Men: Nathan Black, Aaron Teys, Corey Wedlock, Aaron Wilson
Listed alphabetically:
Nathan Black (Adelaide, SA, 22)
Serena Bonnell (Club Tweed, QLD, 43)
Kelsey Cottrell (Club Helensvale, QLD, 35)
Damien Delgado (Club Tweed, NSW, 45)
Jake Fehlberg (Bargara, QLD, 32)
Ellen Fife (Cabramatta, NSW, 28)
Dawn Hayman (St Johns Park, NSW, 28)
Louise Hoskins (South Johnstone, QLD, 76)
Jacky Hudson (Soldiers Point, NSW, 75)
James Reynolds (Cabramatta, NSW, 45)
Aaron Teys (Warilla, NSW, 32)
Aaron Wilson (Cabramatta, NSW, 34)
Corey Wedlock (Warilla, NSW, 29)
Jamie-Lee Worsnop (Cabramatta, NSW, 29)
