Silver Ferns To Play Jamaica and Australia in July

Media Release                                                                                            27 February 2007
 
Silver Ferns To Play Jamaica and Australia in July

Netball New Zealand announced today a two-test Fisher & Paykel Series versus Jamaica to be played in New Zealand, followed by three tests against Australia, one played in New Zealand and two played in Australia.

The test schedule is:

Fisher & Paykel Series

Thursday 12 July, Silver Ferns v Jamaica, Christchurch

Saturday 14 July, Silver Ferns v Jamaica, Auckland

Fisher & Paykel Cup
Wednesday 18 July, Silver Ferns v Australia, Auckland

International Test Series
Saturday 21 July, Silver Ferns v Australia, venue tbc

Tuesday 24 July, Silver Ferns v Australia, venue tbc

Silver Ferns coach Ruth Aitken said playing five tests against top opposition was an important part of the preparation for the Silver Ferns World Netball Championships campaign.

“Australia and Jamaica always provide strong competition and it will be great to face them in July,” Aitken said.

Information on game times and ticketing will be released shortly.  All Silver Ferns tests will be broadcast on ONE Sport.

Jamaica will play Australia in two tests before visiting New Zealand, with games on Thursday 5 July in Melbourne and Sunday 8 July in Sydney.

Venues will be confirmed by mid-March.

ENDS
 

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