A total of 28 players have been named in the Silver Ferns trials for the Taini Jamison Trophy series against the England Roses and Constellation Cup against the Australian Diamonds.
Players head to Wellington for a three-day trial camp on August 19-21, 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.
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Not considered was Silver Ferns midcourter Shannon Saunders, who has been ruled out with a knee injury.
Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua said she was excited with the trialists as this year marks the beginning of the cycle towards 2027.
“There have been many factors which have gone into naming our trialists. We have looked at balancing short term with focus on a long-term plan so that we can compete against the world's best at the same time as looking to find the right mix.
"There are also athletes who are not ready to wear the dress at this moment of time but will be in the near future.
"We need to ensure our foundation pieces are strong but remain open to change and offer support to fast track athletes who we know will be around in 2027," said Taurua. .
“Trials is also an opportunity for us to reset our direction towards 2027. How can we work together better, what will it take to win, who can absorb information quickly and of course be able to execute on court.
"Players need to be fit, healthy, robust and injury free to meet the requirements of trials. I’m looking forward to seeing who rises to the occasion.”
The Silver Ferns trialists were selected by the National Selection Panel comprising of convenor of selectors Adrianne Hayes, Taurua and assistants Gail Parata and Leigh Gibbs.
SILVER FERNS TRIALISTS
Karin Burger (Mainland Tactix) Kate Burley(Northern Stars) Tayla Earle (Northern Mystics)
Georgie Edgecombe (Waikato-BOP Magic)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio (Waikato-BOP Magic)
Maddy Gordon (Central Pulse)
Catherine Hall (Northern Mystics)
Georgia Heffernan (Southern Steel)
Kate Heffernan (Southern Steel)
Kelly Jackson (Central Pulse)
Phoenix Karaka (Northern Mystics)
Paris Lokotui (Mainland Tactix)
Parris Mason (Central Pulse)
Tiana Metuarau (Central Pulse)
Erena Mikaere (Waikato-BOP Magic)
Grace Nweke (Northern Mystics)
Claire O'Brien (Waikato-BOP Magic)
Kimiora Poi (Mainland Tactix)
Mila Reuelu-Buchanan* (unavailable due to injury)
Martina Salmon (Central Pulse)
Michaela Sokolich-Beatson (Mystics)
Whitney Souness (Central Pulse)
Carys Stythe (Northern Mystics)
Georgia Takarangi (Waikato-BOP Magic)
Elisapeta Toeava (Northern Mystics)
Saviour Tui (Waikato-BOP Magic)
Amelia Walmsley (Central Pulse)
Maia Wilson (Northern Stars)
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