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New Zealand names squad for Netball World Youth Cup 2017
Media Release
Tuesday 29 November, 2016

Netball New Zealand is pleased to announce the NZ U21 squad, which will form the basis of the team for Netball World Youth Cup Gaborone 2017 (NWYC2017), July 8-16.

The squad was selected at the end of an intense four-day camp in Auckland, where the best up-and-coming talent in New Zealand went head-to-head.

NZ U21 coach Kiri Wills said the standard of play and skills were impressive, making selections difficult.

“Prior to camp I was looking forward to the new faces coming in and pushing for a spot in the squad – and that’s exactly what they did,” Wills said.

“This was one of the hardest processes I’ve been through; the competition for places was tight and that’s a strong indication of the work being done by the Zones and Centres.

“We have selected a squad that is robust, resilient and diverse in the skill set they bring – it’s an exciting mix and we are looking forward to the next stage of our campaign as we prepare to defend the title in Gaborone.”

The NZ U21 team is the reigning world champion having defeated Australia, 52-47, in 2013.

The final squad will be reduced to a team of 12 prior to NWYC2017. They have been drawn in Pool A against Sri Lanka, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Samoa.

Name	2016 Team	2016 Zone
Aliyah Dunn*	Southland U19	Netball South
Charlotte Elley	Mainland Tactix	Netball Mainland
Abby Erwood	Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel	Netball South
Monica Falkner	Netball WBOP Beko team	Netball WBOP
Holly Fowler	SKYCITY Mystics	Netball Northern
Jamie Hume	Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel	Netball South
Fa’amu Ioane	SKYCITY Mystics	Netball Northern
Kelly Jury**	WBOP Magic	Netball WBOP
Tiana Metuarau	Central Beko team	Netball Central
Theresa Ngata*	Netball North Harbour U19	Netball Northern
Jennifer O’Connell	Netball South Beko team	Netball South
Kimiora Poi	Central Beko team	Netball Central
Ainsleyanna Puleiata*	Wellington A U17	Netball Central
Mila Reuelu- Buchanan	Netball Central Beko team	Netball Central
Renee Savaiinaea	Wellington A U17	Netball Central
Michaela Sokolich-Beatson	SKYCITY Mystics	Netball Northern
Maia Wilson**	Central Pulse	Netball Central

* Denotes athletes whose selection is subject to fitness.
** Denotes eligible for NZ U21 selection and currently in Silver Ferns squad.

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