27 Sep 2012

Netball squads named for four nations series

12:36 pm on 27 September 2012

The Silver Ferns coach Wai Taumaunu has mixed up her netball squad a little for the upcoming Quad Series.

Taumaunu has decided to take midcourter Grace Ramussen and shooter Anna Thompson on the Australian leg of the series, but has replaced them with Camilla Lees and Jodi Brown for the home leg of the series.

Taumaunu says the series against South Africa, England and Australia provides a great opportunity to further develope depth within her squad.

She says it's a great opportunity for both Anna and Grace to stamp their marks in the side and for Jodi and Camilla to build on their performances in last week's Constellation Cup.

The Silver Ferns play their first match in Adelaide against South Africa on October 14th before playing England in Newcastle and Australia Sydney.

On the home-leg the Ferns play England in Wellington on October 25th, followed by South Africa in Tauranga and Australia in Hamilton.

The Silver Ferns team of 12 for the Quad Series - Australian Tour is:

Shooters: Irene van Dyk, Maria Tutaia, Cathrine Latu, Anna Thompson

Midcourt: Laura Langman (vice-captain), Grace Rasmussen, Bailey Mes, Kayla Cullen

Defence: Leana de Bruin, Katrina Grant, Anna Harrison, Casey Williams (captain)

The Silver Ferns team of 12 for the New World Quad Series - New Zealand Tour is:

Shooters: Irene van Dyk, Maria Tutaia, Cathrine Latu, Jodi Brown

Midcourt: Laura Langman (vice-captain), Camilla Lees, Bailey Mes, Kayla Cullen

Defence: Leana de Bruin, Katrina Grant, Anna Harrison, Casey Williams (captain)