The Silver Ferns have made one change to their squad for the fourth and final netball Test against Australia in Invercargill tomorrow night, with defender Storm Purvis making it into the team of 12.
Silver Fern Storm Purvis playing Jamaica in her New Zealand debut in September. Photo: Photosport
Purvis, who plays her domestic netball for the Invercargill-based Southern Steel, replaces shooter Ameliaranne Ekenasio in the game-day team, with Maia Wilson again missing selection.
Ekenasio has earned 12 caps for New Zealand since her debut against Australia two years ago.
But a combination of illness and family bereavement has meant the 25-year-old goal attack will be replaced by
Purvis has never played against Australia and has earned her only two caps during New Zealand's recent series against Jamaica.
The Ferns are aiming to level the Constellation Cup series 2-2 tomorrow, though after two 12-goal losses to the Diamonds they'll need to beat Australia by an unlikely 22 goals to win the Cup.
Silver Ferns team for Fourth Test of the Constellation Cup
Katrina Grant (captain)
Laura Langman (vice-captain)
Gina Crampton
Shannon Francois
Anna Harrison
Phoenix Karaka
Bailey Mes
Storm Purvis
Grace Rasmussen
Te Paea Selby-Rickit
Maria Tutaia
Jane Watson
- RNZ
