Netball New Zealand today named the under-21 side to contest July's World Youth Cup in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Coach Te Aroha Keenan has kept the same squad that toured Jamaica and the United States last month.
The team will be captained by Silver Fern squad member Laura Langman who gained
three international caps in the series against England.
Keenan said she was pleased with the progress of her young squad and expects the team to be highly competitive in July's event.
"We've got some great combinations developing and with three and a half months until the World Youth Cup, we're heading in the right direction. We've identified what we need to work on and I know the team will work hard to succeed."
The World Youth Cup runs from July 21-31.
Squad: Liana Barrett-Chase (Manawatu Flyers), Katrina Grant (Canterbury Flames), Laura Langman (captain, Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic), Emma McGeorge (Otago Rebels), Grace Rasmussen (Auckland Diamonds), Rachel Rasmussen (Auckland Diamonds), Anna Thompson (Canterbury Flames), Maria Tutaia (Auckland Diamonds), Jessica Tuki (Manawatu Flyers), Wendy Telfer (Southern Sting), Te Huinga Reo Selby-Ricket (Manawatu Flyers), Casey Williams (Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic).
- NZPA
