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Joel Gould

Dad drives Jillaroo Kelly's WC quest

Roosters fullback Isabelle Kelly can't wait to arrive in England and compete at another world cup. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Australia centre Isabelle Kelly credits her father Ken for giving her the drive and spirit to reach the top of her craft, and for being a wonderful dad at a very sad time for the family.

The 26-year-old will fly to England with the Jillaroos squad on Sunday determined to lift the World Cup for a second time after she was a member of the 2017 outfit that won the title at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium.

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