The old-stager: Leana de Bruin
Leana de Bruin will be one of three players in Sydney appearing in a record fifth consecutive World Cup, along with England's Sonia Mkoloma and Rhonda John-Davis of Trinidad and Tobago.
De Bruin's first world tournament was in 1999 with South Africa, before moving to New Zealand the following year. The veteran defender says she never thought she'd be good enough to represent the Silver Ferns, let alone go on to represent them in four World Cups. With 127 caps to her name (93 for New Zealand), the 38-year-old is the most-capped player in the Ferns line-up.
"As a netballer it's the pinnacle event in your career. They only come around every four years and it is such an honour to be a part of them. I've obviously been to a few before and it doesn't get old - it is always a huge buzz to be a part of. It isn't just about what is taking place on the court, it's where everyone who loves the game gets together."
The returning star: Jodi Brown
Jodi Brown is one of only two players - de Bruin being the other - who knows what it is like to win a World Cup.
She was one of the rookies in the team that took out the 2003 tournament in Jamaica. She also knows what it is like to look on from the sidelines, missing the 2011 World Cup after taking time out from the sport to start a family.
The mother-of-two is delighted to get another chance to play at a World Cup eight years after her last appearance in Auckland.
"It's always a huge honour to represent your country at the highest level, but it just seems extra special to do it in what is the pinnacle event for our sport.
"To be among New Zealand's top 12 netballers to contest the World Cup is pretty amazing, because this is the event that everyone strives to be a part of. It just inspires me to prove that I am there for a reason and to play with passion and pride."