New Zealand national selectors have named six Waikato Bay of Plenty AVIS Magic players as trialists ahead of next month’s Cadbury Netball Series playing for the Taini Jamison Trophy series against the England Roses and Constellation Cup against the Australian Diamonds.
A total of 28 athletes will head to Wellington for a three-day trial camp starting on 19-21 August from which the Silver Ferns squad, Silver Ferns Development Squad, teams for the Cadbury Series, Taini Jamison Trophy, Constellation Cup and FAST5 Ferns will be selected.
AVIS Magic players named as Silver Ferns trialists:
Georgie Edgecombe
Ameliaranne Ekenasio
Erena Mikaere
Claire O’Brien
Georgia Takarangi
Saviour Tui
Head Coach of AVIS Magic, Mary-Jane Araroa isn’t surprised on the selection after a well-played ANZ Premiership by the team.
"We are incredibly proud of our players who have been named as trialists for the Silver Ferns. They have shown a high work ethic from the beginning of the competition to the end and have played with commitment, discipline and passion in our brand of netball, which has truly paid off.”
“This is a testament to their willingness to stay open to learning and growing professionally and personally in their game, dedicated in turning our franchise around along with our strong team culture we have built at Magic. We wish them all the best in their trials and know they will represent us with pride and determination."
The Silver Ferns trialists were selected by the National Selection Panel (NSP): Convenor of Selectors - Adrianne Hayes, Silver Ferns Head Coach – Noeline Taurua, Gail Parata and Leigh Gibbs.
The full line-up of players can be found here.
