Silver Ferns Team Named for Oceania Netball Series

Silver Ferns Team Named for Oceania Netball Series
15 January 2015

Following a full squad camp in Auckland this week, the National Selectors are pleased to confirm the Silver Ferns team of 12 to contest the inaugural Oceania Netball Series in Fiji next week against the Fiji Pearls and Samoa.

The Silver Ferns team is:
Laura Langman (tour-captain), Katrina Grant (vice-captain), Jodi Brown, Maria Tutaia, Ellen Halpenny, Bailey Mes, Shannon Francois, Camilla Lees, Grace Rasmussen, Leana de Bruin, Phoenix Karaka, Kayla Cullen. (note: Joline Henry was not considered for selection due to injury).

Silver Ferns coach Waimarama Taumaunu says fitness and conditioning has been a key focus for the Silver Ferns squad at the January camp.

“It was a tough selection but this team comprises those players in the best physical condition to compete in three test matches at this time of the year. The rest of the squad will remain in camp in New Zealand including Silver Ferns captain Casey Kopua whose rehabilitation is progressing very well” she said.

The Silver Ferns team will fly to Suva on Saturday, 17 January and will play in Suva’s National Netball Centre.

All games will be shown live on SKY Sport.
Oceania Netball Series Match Schedule Day Date Time Channel
Netball: Silver Ferns V Fiji Monday 19/01/2015 19:30:00 SKY Sport 1
Netball: Silver Ferns V Samoa Tuesday 20/01/2015 19:30:00 SKY Sport 1
Netball: Fiji V Samoa Wednesday 21/01/2015 19:30:00 SKY Sport 1
Netball: Silver Ferns V Fiji Thursday 22/01/2015 19:30:00 SKY Sport 1
Whilst in Fiji, Silver Ferns coach’s Waimarama Taumaunu and assistant coach Vicki Wilson will also offer their expertise to local Fijian coaches.

The team will arrive back in New Zealand on Friday 23 January. Please click here for the 2015 Ocean Netball Series Media Guide or download the PDF version to print.
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