TOP LEVEL: Silver Fern Samantha Sinclair in action against Australia during the 2017 Quad Series. PHOTO/GETTYIMAGES
TOP LEVEL: Silver Fern Samantha Sinclair in action against Australia during the 2017 Quad Series. PHOTO/GETTYIMAGES
After playing her part in the Silver Ferns Quad Series victory, Rotorua's Sam Sinclair has been named in the side to play Australia in the Constellation Cup.
The Silver Ferns have named a 12-strong team to contest the cup, which will be played in October.
After winning the Netball QuadSeries and Taini Jamison Trophy, the Silver Ferns are determined to return the Constellation Cup to New Zealand for the first time since 2012.
Centurions Katrina Grant and Maria Tutaia will lead the side, which also features recent debutant Whitney Souness.
Coach Janine Southby said the team had plenty of speed, creativity and versatility - something they'll need if they're to bring back the cup.
"This is a trophy that has eluded us for a few years now. We took a lot of confidence out of that win against Australia in the Quad Series but we know that the Constellation Cup is a different ball game.
"New Zealand versus Australia battles are always fierce - fans love them, the players love them - they're a great spectacle for our sport," Southby said.
The four-test series against the Australian Diamonds will be played at Spark Arena in Auckland on October 5 and Horncastle Arena, Christchurch on October 8 before crossing the Tasman for the final two Tests in Australia on October 11 and October 14.
Silver Ferns team for the Constellation Cup Katrina Grant (c) Maria Tutaia (vc) Gina Crampton Kayla Cullen Temalisi Fakahokotau Shannon Francois Kelly Jury Bailey Mes Te Paea Selby-Rickit Samantha Sinclair Whitney Souness Maia Wilson
