Squad push for super league spots

Netball

Coach Dayle Clarkson admits she doesn't know quite what to expect from her Wairarapa team in the regional super league netball competition which begins tonight.

The 11-strong Wairarapa line-up is a mix of young talent and old hands and Clarkson sees their opening game against Naenae Blue at Porirua's Te Rauparaha Arena (start time 7.30pm) as an opportunity to prove their competitiveness at the higher level.

"Right now it's pretty much a learning curve for all of us, we are yet to be tested and I guess you can say that about the opposition as well."

What has encouraged Clarkson, however, is the enthusiasm shown in training with everybody pushing hard for places in the starting line-up.

"You can't fault their keenness, they are ready to go."

The Wairarapa squad is: Carlene Karaitiana, Evie Langlands, Jahmin Te Karu, Elleshia Clarkson, Katarina Matapuku, Bailey Peterson, Anna Garnett, Perri Tatana-Williams, Kerewai Tatana, Rennie Hemara, Stevie Paine.