Silver Ferns 2017 International
season media guide
INTERNATIONAL TEST SEASON
SATURDAY 26 AUGUST, 2017
THURSDAY 7 SEPTEMBER, 2017
Double-header in Brisbane
Silver Ferns v England Roses Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua
Australian Diamonds v England Roses Silver Ferns v SPAR Proteas Brisbane Entertainment Centre, QLD, AUS
SUNDAY 10 SEPTEMBER, 2017
WEDNESDAY 30 AUGUST, 2017
Silver Ferns v England Roses Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier
Silver Ferns v England Roses The Trusts Arena, Auckland
WEDNESDAY 13 SEPTEMBER, 2017
WEDNESDAY 30 AUGUST, 2017
Silver Ferns v England Roses Claudelands Arena, Hamilton
Australian Diamonds v SPAR Proteas AIS Arena, Canberra, AUS
SUNDAY 3 SEPTEMBER, 2017 Blockbuster double-header in Invercargill
England Roses v SPAR Proteas Silver Ferns v Australian Diamonds ILT Stadium Southland, Invercargill
THURSDAY 5 OCTOBER, 2017 Silver Ferns v Australian Diamonds Spark Arena, Auckland
SUNDAY 8 OCTOBER, 2017 Silver Ferns v Australian Diamonds Horncastle Arena, Christchurch
WEDNESDAY 11 OCTOBER, 2017 Australian Diamonds v Silver Ferns Titanium Security Arena, Adelaide, AUS
SATURDAY 14 OCTOBER, 2017 Australian Diamonds v Silver Ferns Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, AUS
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CONTENTS
Welcome 2 Media Accreditation
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Media Resources
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Key Stats and Milestones
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Netball Quad Series
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Taini Jamison Trophy
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Constellation Cup
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Silver Ferns
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Australian Diamonds
31
England Roses
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SPAR Proteas
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Partners 37
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WelcomE FROM NETBALL NEW ZEALAND CEO The 2017 international season is poised to be an exciting one with the Gold Cost Commonwealth Games just around the corner. Netball New Zealand is pleased to welcome the Australian Diamonds, England Roses and South Africa’s SPAR Proteas to our shores for the Netball Quad Series, Taini Jamison Trophy and Constellation Cup. Netball, as New Zealand’s pre-eminent sport for women and girls, plays a vital role in helping shape lives and has reached beyond the sporting arena in its influence across many key areas of society. Netball is a fundamental part of New Zealand’s rich sporting legacy; it promotes confident, strong and talented leaders both on and off the court, and provides a platform for women to become influential leaders in many facets of life. Young netballers across the country dream of wearing the Black Dress – the next Maria Tutaia, Shannon Francois or Katrina Grant. Earlier generations have grown up watching Dame Lois Muir, Sandra Edge, Waimarama Taumaunu, Lesley Rumball, Irene van Dyk and Casey Kopua. Netball is a sport full of positive, healthy role models that youngsters can aspire to; while the popularity and numbers playing the sport at the grassroots continues to highlight and promote the benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle. On behalf of the New Zealand Netball community, I would like to acknowledge the tremendous support we receive from the media and our stable of partners – we are hugely appreciative of all you do for our game. There’s a feast of Netball coming your way in August, September and October and we can’t wait to showcase some of the world’s best in stadiums around the country!
Jennie Wyllie // NNZ Chief Executive
MEDIA RESOURCES
MEDIA RESOURCES
TEAM CONTACTS Netball New Zealand / Silver Ferns Kerry Manders Head of Marketing and Communications M +64 21 410 970 E kerrym@netballnz.co.nz
Netball Australia / Australian Diamonds Alex Dandanis Media and Communications Manager: Diamonds & Events M +61 428 767 277 E Alex.Dandanis@netball.com.au
England Netball / England Roses Alex Sexton Communications Manager E alex.sexton@englandnetball.co.uk
Netball South Africa / SPAR Proteas TBC
All details correct at time of printing (August 10, 2017) Media contacts will be confirmed by Netball New Zealand via a media update prior to the start of each Test Series.
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MEDIA ACCREDITATION Netball New Zealand manages all media and photographer accreditations for Silver Ferns Test Matches hosted in New Zealand, including: •
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Netball Quad Series Matches at The Trusts Arena, Auckland, and ILT Stadium Southland, Invercargill. Taini Jamison Trophy Matches at Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua, Pettigrew Arena, Napier, and Claudelands Arena, Hamilton. Constellation Cup Matches at Spark Arena, Auckland, and Horncastle Arena, Christchurch.
Collecting your accreditation pass Information relating to collection will be sent via email to accredited media prior to the relevant Test Series.
GUIDELINES for accredited media •
Media must wear the appropriate accreditation pass at all times in the match venue
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Accreditation is not transferable
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Media must conduct their work solely from within the designated areas determined by Netball New Zealand at each venue.
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Working space on the media bench may be allocated by Netball New Zealand.
for accredited photographers •
Photographers must wear their accreditation pass and official photographer’s vest issued by the Netball New Zealand media team at all times in the venue.
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Photographers must position themselves behind the courtside A-frame/digital signage for the duration of the match, and must not obstruct the view of any spectators.
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Photographers are not permitted to enter the field of play.
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Photographers cannot use flash or strobe lighting during matches.
Special broadcast conditions •
For any questions, please contact:
Only rights holding broadcasters are permitted to film (SKY Sport only) or commentate (SKY Sport and Radio Sport) on Test Matches within official venues. o
Kerry Manders Head of Marketing and Communications M +64 21 410 970 E kerrym@netballnz.co.nz •
Live streaming and video footage inside official venues (including Snapchat, Facebook Live, Periscope, Snappy TV and other technologies) is strictly prohibited. Only digital rights holding broadcasters and Netball New Zealand representatives are permitted to live stream or video at Test Matches within official venues.
News crews are permitted to film or live stream the official post-match press conference but are not permitted to film anywhere else in the venue, unless permission has been granted prior.
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MEDIA RESOURCES Netball New Zealand aims to provide media and fans with comprehensive digital coverage and insights into the Silver Ferns international season. We will deliver content and updates using media updates, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and SilverFans. Here’s how you can connect with us during the international season:
Silver Ferns Media List Media Updates will be sent prior to each Test Series and Test Match containing the latest media opportunities, team lists, contacts, statistics, head-to-head info, hashtags, accreditation and other useful links.
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Following each Test, a media update will be sent containing the official match result, statistics and updated media opportunities (if available).
Hashtags
To be added to our distribution list, please email mediainfo@netballnz.co.nz
Netball New Zealand hashtag: #WeLiveThisGame
silverferns.co.nz The online home of the Silver Ferns. Featuring news, video, interviews, dynamic player profiles, match day info (including live scoring, head-to-head stats and broadcast info) and a media centre – this is your one-stop-shop for all things Silver Ferns. STATS AND HISTORY The most comprehensive digital history ever compiled in the sport, all on silverferns.co.nz. Featuring; player profiles of all Silver Ferns, PLUS results and info for all Test Matches dating back to 1938.
Silver Ferns official hashtag: #SilverFans
Event hashtags: #ConstellationCup #TainiJamisonTrophy #QuadSeries Team match day hashtags: #NZL #AUS #ENG #RSA
facebook.com/SilverFernsNZ
Featuring starting line-ups, quarter-by-quarter score updates, news and videos.
@SilverFernsNZ
Featuring live updates – every Silver Ferns Test Match
@SilverFernsNZ
Featuring starting line-ups, quarter-by-quarter score updates and pics so you feel like you’re on tour with the Silver Ferns, no matter where they are!
Youtube.com/SilverFernsTV
Featuring SKY Sport NZ match highlights, Netball Zone stories and interviews
www.SilverFans.co.nz
The official members’ Club of the Silver Ferns featuring premium content, members’-only e-newsletter, special offers and much more!
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KEY STATS AND MILESTONES MOST CAPPED Jade Clarke Geva Mentor Maria Tutaia
England Roses England Roses Silver Ferns
135 116 107
As at August 17, 2017
POTENTIAL DEBUTANTS Monica Falkner Whitney Souness Danelle Lochner Ine-Mari Venter Courtney Bruce Emily Mannix Kate Moloney
Silver Ferns Silver Ferns SPAR Proteas SPAR Proteas Australian Diamonds Australian Diamonds Australian Diamonds
100 TEST CAPS DURING INTERNATIONAL SEASON This player could reach 100 Test Caps: Katrina Grant Silver Ferns
94
50 TEST CAPS DURING INTERNATIONAL SEASON These players could reach 50 Test Caps: Grace Rasmussen Silver Ferns Sharni Layton Australian Diamonds
46 46
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KEY STATS AND MILESTONES YOUNGEST BY COUNTRY Maia Wilson Ine-Mari Venter Helen Housby Emily Mannix
Silver Ferns SPAR Proteas England Roses Australian Diamonds
19 years (21/9/1997) 22 years (21/4/1995) 22 years (19/1/1995) 23 years (16/4/1994)
OLDEST BY COUNTRY Ama Agbeze Susan Pettitt Phumza Maweni Maria Tutaia
England Roses Australian Diamonds SPAR Proteas Silver Ferns
34 (12/11/1982) 33 (23/3/1984) 33 (9/4/1984) 30 (18/2/1987)
TALLEST BY COUNTRY Caitlin Bassett Kelly Jury Ine-Mari Venter Geva Mentor
Australian Diamonds Silver Ferns SPAR Proteas England Roses
193cm 192cm 192cm 188cm
SHORTEST BY COUNTRY Bongiwe Msomi Madi Robinson Sam Sinclair Jade Clarke
SPAR Proteas Australian Diamonds Silver Ferns England Roses
167cm 168cm 171cm 173cm
NETBALL QUAD SERIES
netball quad series Fashioned to include a majestic bird featuring the colours of SANZEA’S inaugural four nations, it is a symbol of beauty, flight, power, strength, precision, and movement with grace and breadth (wing span), wisdom and experience (all seeing). Named Victorious, she takes her influence from an eagle - a recognised symbol of vision, leadership and strength. The association with a bird of prey of such power and dominance, beauty and grace; the sleek lines represent Victorious’ intelligence, ability to soar and keen sight. She is seen as a visionary who is willing to push the limits of self and team and is summoned when about to embark on a challenge – the challenge of the Netball Quad Series.
NETBALL QUAD SERIES
netball quad series Featuring four of international Netball’s strongest nations, SANZEA’s Netball Quad Series is contested between the Silver Ferns, Australian Diamonds, England Roses and South Africa’s SPAR Proteas.
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TEAMS
SATURDAY 26 AUGUST, 2017 Double-header in Brisbane
Digital channels
Venue: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, QLD, AUS Broadcast: SKY Sport Australian Diamonds v England Roses First centre pass: 3pm /SilverFernsNZ Silver Ferns v SPAR Proteas @SilverFernsNZ First centre pass: 5pm @SilverFernsNZ
WEDNESDAY 30 AUGUST, 2017 Silver Ferns v England Roses Venue: The Trusts Arena, Auckland First centre pass: 7.30pm Broadcast: SKY Sport
WEDNESDAY 30 AUGUST, 2017 Australian Diamonds v SPAR Proteas Venue: AIS Arena, Canberra, AUS First centre pass: 7.30pm Broadcast: SKY Sport
SUNDAY 3 SEPTEMBER, 2017 Blockbuster double-header in Invercargill
Venue: ILT Stadium Southland, Invercargill England Roses v SPAR Proteas First centre pass: 2pm Silver Ferns v Australian Diamonds First centre pass: 4pm All times listed are local time.
/SilverFernsTV silverferns.co.nz #SilverFans #QuadSeries
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the stats that count Silver Ferns v Australian Diamonds 133 number of matches played 82 number of matches won by Diamonds 49 number of matches won by Silver Ferns 2 number of draws 67 Silver Ferns highest score (2007) 68 Diamonds highest score (2012/2016) 31 Diamonds biggest win (1948) 25 Silver Ferns biggest win (2005) Last time they met 2017 Netball Quad Series: Australia 57 def New Zealand 50
Silver Ferns v England Roses 87 number of matches played 4 number of matches won by Roses 81 number of matches won by Silver Ferns 2 number of draws 78 Silver Ferns highest score (2001) 47 Roses highest score (2001) 5 Roses biggest win (2007) 48 Silver Ferns biggest win (2001) Last time they met 2017 Netball Quad Series: New Zealand 61 def England 37
Silver Ferns v South Africa’s SPAR Proteas 29 number of matches played 1 number of matches won by SPAR Proteas 28 number of matches won by Silver Ferns 0 number of draws 94 Silver Ferns highest score (2006) 59 SPAR Proteas highest score (1995) 2 SPAR Proteas biggest win (1995) 69 Silver Ferns biggest win (2006) Last time they met 2017 Netball Quad Series: New Zealand 70 def South Africa 39
How the trophy is decided Win: 2 points Draw: 1 point* Loss: 0 points *only if match is unable to be completed
All matches must play to an outright result. If teams are tied on points at the end of the Series, the winner is decided by the greater goal percentage (calculated to two decimal places). Goal % = total goals scored / total goals scored against x 100 If the teams are still tied, then goal difference will decide their ranking. Goal difference = goals for – goals against (from all matches played) After goal difference, the highest number of goals scored for will determine the winner of the Netball Quad Series. In the event that both teams scored an equal number of goals, the series will be declared a draw.
MYMATCHCENTRE Keep track of starting line-ups, quarter-by-quarter scores, changes and shooting stats for both teams - a great record for future reference.
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Australian Diamonds v England Roses Saturday 26 August 2017, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, QLD, AUS
Starting Line-Up / The Match-Ups
WA WD GS GK GA
GD GA
C
GK GS
C
WD
GD
WA
Australian Diamonds Head Coach // Lisa Alexander
England Roses Head Coach // Tracey Neville
Quarter scores 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
SUBSTITUTIONS 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
GS
GS
GA
GA
WA
WA
C
C
WD
WD
GD
GD
GK
GK
SHOOTING STATISTICS Goals
1st
GS
Attempts
Goals
1st
GA 2nd
3rd
4th
GS GA GS GA GS GA
GS GA
2nd
3rd
4th
GS GA GS GA GS GA
Attempts
9
MYMATCHCENTRE
10
Keep track of starting line-ups, quarter-by-quarter scores, changes and shooting stats for both teams - a great record for future reference.
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Silver Ferns v SPAR Proteas Saturday 26 August 2017, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, QLD, AUS
Starting Line-Up / The Match-Ups
WA WD GS GK GA
GD GA
C
GK GS
C
WD
GD
WA
Silver Ferns Head Coach // Janine Southby
SPAR Proteas HEAD COACH // Norma Plummer
Quarter scores 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
SUBSTITUTIONS 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
GS
GS
GA
GA
WA
WA
C
C
WD
WD
GD
GD
GK
GK
SHOOTING STATISTICS Goals
1st
GS
Attempts
Goals
1st
GA 2nd
3rd
4th
GS GA GS GA GS GA
GS GA
2nd
3rd
4th
GS GA GS GA GS GA
Attempts
MYMATCHCENTRE Keep track of starting line-ups, quarter-by-quarter scores, changes and shooting stats for both teams - a great record for future reference.
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Silver Ferns v England Roses Wednesday 30 August 2017, The Trusts Arena, Auckland
Starting Line-Up / The Match-Ups
WA WD GS GK GA
GD GA
C
GK GS
C
WD
GD
WA
Silver Ferns Head Coach // Janine Southby
England Roses Head Coach // Tracey Neville
Quarter scores 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
SUBSTITUTIONS 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
GS
GS
GA
GA
WA
WA
C
C
WD
WD
GD
GD
GK
GK
SHOOTING STATISTICS Goals
1st
GS
Attempts
Goals
1st
GA 2nd
3rd
4th
GS GA GS GA GS GA
GS GA
2nd
3rd
4th
GS GA GS GA GS GA
Attempts
11
MYMATCHCENTRE
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Keep track of starting line-ups, quarter-by-quarter scores, changes and shooting stats for both teams - a great record for future reference.
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Australian Diamonds v SPAR Proteas Wednesday 30 August 2017, AIS Arena, Canberra, AUS
Starting Line-Up / The Match-Ups
WA WD GS GK GA
GD GA
C
GK GS
C
WD
GD
WA
Australian Diamonds Head Coach // Lisa Alexander
SPAR Proteas HEAD COACH // Norma Plummer
Quarter scores 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
SUBSTITUTIONS 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
GS
GS
GA
GA
WA
WA
C
C
WD
WD
GD
GD
GK
GK
SHOOTING STATISTICS Goals
1st
GS
Attempts
Goals
1st
GA 2nd
3rd
4th
GS GA GS GA GS GA
GS GA
2nd
3rd
4th
GS GA GS GA GS GA
Attempts
MYMATCHCENTRE Keep track of starting line-ups, quarter-by-quarter scores, changes and shooting stats for both teams - a great record for future reference.
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England Roses v SPAR Proteas Sunday 3 September 2017, ILT Stadium Southland, Invercargill
Starting Line-Up / The Match-Ups
WA WD GS GK GA
GD GA
C
GK GS
C
WD
GD
WA
England Roses Head Coach // Tracey Neville
SPAR Proteas HEAD COACH // Norma Plummer
Quarter scores 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
SUBSTITUTIONS 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
GS
GS
GA
GA
WA
WA
C
C
WD
WD
GD
GD
GK
GK
SHOOTING STATISTICS Goals
1st
GS
Attempts
Goals
1st
GA 2nd
3rd
4th
GS GA GS GA GS GA
GS GA
2nd
3rd
4th
GS GA GS GA GS GA
Attempts
13
MYMATCHCENTRE
14
Keep track of starting line-ups, quarter-by-quarter scores, changes and shooting stats for both teams - a great record for future reference.
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Silver Ferns v Australian Diamonds Sunday 3 September 2017, ILT Stadium Southland, Invercargill
Starting Line-Up / The Match-Ups
WA WD GS GK GA
GD GA
C
GK GS
C
WD
GD
WA
Silver Ferns Head Coach // Janine Southby
Australian Diamonds Head Coach // Lisa Alexander
Quarter scores 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
SUBSTITUTIONS 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
GS
GS
GA
GA
WA
WA
C
C
WD
WD
GD
GD
GK
GK
SHOOTING STATISTICS Goals
1st
GS
Attempts
Goals
1st
GA 2nd
3rd
4th
GS GA GS GA GS GA
GS GA
2nd
3rd
4th
GS GA GS GA GS GA
Attempts
TAINI JAMISON TROPHY
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TAINI JAMISON TROPHY Taini Jamison is an icon in New Zealand Netball - the first woman to coach a New Zealand team to victory in a World Cup, in 1967. So it’s only fitting that a trophy fought for by the best in international Netball bears her name. The Taini Jamison Trophy was introduced in 2008, to be contested when any netballing nation – other than Australia – plays the Silver Ferns at home. A Mango Pare (hammerhead shark) pattern features around the top and base of the trophy, signifying strength, tenacity, perseverance, stealth, keen senses and cunning – all the assets of a champion team. Taini Jamison’s Rotorua Netball Maori motif is front and centre, honouring an exceptional Netball personality and the perfect example of someone who gives back to the sport she loves.
TAINI JAMISON TROPHY
TAINI JAMISON TROPHY The Taini Jamison Trophy was created by Netball New Zealand in 2008 for competition between the Silver Ferns and touring international teams other than Australia.
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TEAMS KEY DATES THURSDAY 7 September, 2017 Silver Ferns v England Roses First centre pass: 7.30pm Venue: Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua Broadcast: SKY Sport
SUNDAY 10 September, 2017 Silver Ferns v England Roses First centre pass: 2pm Venue: Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier Broadcast: SKY Sport
Digital channels
/SilverFernsNZ
@SilverFernsNZ @SilverFernsNZ /SilverFernsTV
WEDNESDAY 13 September, 2017 silverferns.co.nz Silver Ferns v England Roses First centre pass: 7.30pm Venue: Claudelands Arena, Hamilton Broadcast: SKY Sport All times listed are local time.
#SilverFans #NZLvENG #TainiJamisonTrophy
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How the trophy is decided The Taini Jamison Trophy is a best of three series with all matches requiring an outright result. The winner of the Series will be whoever wins two of the three matches.
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HEAD to HEAD
V
Silver Ferns
ENGLAND ROSES
87
Played
87
81
Won
4
2
Drawn
2
93%
% Wins
5%
41
Consecutive Wins
1
78 goals, 7 July 2001
Highest Score
47 goals, 14 July 2001
23 goals, 1 February 1985
Lowest Score
19 goals, 1 February 1985
48 goals, 7 July 2001
Biggest Win
5 goals, 13 May 2007
Previous 5 Meetings 2014 England 42 d New Zealand 38 28 October New Zealand 52 d England 38 31 October 2015 New Zealand 50 d England 39 15 August (NWC14) 2016 New Zealand 65 d England 39 27 August 2017 New Zealand 61 d England 37 2 February Winning Margins 8 Between 1 and 5 goals 14 6 and 10 25 11 and 20 24 21 and 30 8 31 and 40 2 41+ Correct as at August 1, 2017
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Keep track of starting line-ups, quarter-by-quarter scores, changes and shooting stats for both teams - a great record for future reference.
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Silver Ferns v ENGLAND ROSES Thursday 7 September, 2017, Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua
Starting Line-Up / The Match-Ups
WA WD GS GK GA
GD GA
C
GK GS
C
WD
GD
WA
Silver Ferns Head Coach // Janine Southby
England Roses Head Coach // Tracey Neville
Quarter scores 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
SUBSTITUTIONS 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
GS
GS
GA
GA
WA
WA
C
C
WD
WD
GD
GD
GK
GK
SHOOTING STATISTICS Goals
1st
GS
Attempts
Goals
1st
GA 2nd
3rd
4th
GS GA GS GA GS GA
GS GA
2nd
3rd
4th
GS GA GS GA GS GA
Attempts
MYMATCHCENTRE Keep track of starting line-ups, quarter-by-quarter scores, changes and shooting stats for both teams - a great record for future reference.
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Silver Ferns v ENGLAND ROSES Sunday 10 September, 2017, Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier
Starting Line-Up / The Match-Ups
WA WD GS GK GA
GD GA
C
GK GS
C
WD
GD
WA
Silver Ferns Head Coach // Janine Southby
England Roses Head Coach // Tracey Neville
Quarter scores 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
SUBSTITUTIONS 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
GS
GS
GA
GA
WA
WA
C
C
WD
WD
GD
GD
GK
GK
SHOOTING STATISTICS Goals
1st
GS
Attempts
Goals
1st
GA 2nd
3rd
4th
GS GA GS GA GS GA
GS GA
2nd
3rd
4th
GS GA GS GA GS GA
Attempts
19
MYMATCHCENTRE
20
Keep track of starting line-ups, quarter-by-quarter scores, changes and shooting stats for both teams - a great record for future reference.
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Silver Ferns v ENGLAND ROSES Wednesday 13 September, 2017, Claudelands Arena, Hamilton
Starting Line-Up / The Match-Ups
WA WD GS GK GA
GD GA
C
GK GS
C
WD
GD
WA
Silver Ferns Head Coach // Janine Southby
England Roses Head Coach // Tracey Neville
Quarter scores 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
SUBSTITUTIONS 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
GS
GS
GA
GA
WA
WA
C
C
WD
WD
GD
GD
GK
GK
SHOOTING STATISTICS Goals
1st
GS
Attempts
Goals
1st
GA 2nd
3rd
4th
GS GA GS GA GS GA
GS GA
2nd
3rd
4th
GS GA GS GA GS GA
Attempts
The Constellation Cup is the perpetual symbol of intense rivalry between New Zealand and Australia, who have battled each other for Netball supremacy since 1938. Commissioned by the two national sporting organisations in 2010, the Constellation Cup captures the aspirations of each nation on the Netball court. Fashioned as a diamond encrusted, silver champagne chalice, the Cup stands for achievement, optimism and timelessness. The series to determine who holds the Constellation Cup is contested annually between the trans-Tasman rivals, with three to five matches played across both countries. The trophy was designed and manufactured by Australian Michael Wilson. The Constellation Cup is comprised of Sterling Silver, 101 white and champagne brilliant-cut diamonds and 5000-year-old ebonised ancient Murray River Red Gum. The display case was designed and crafted by Vic Matthews of New Zealand and is made of Black Maire, New Zealand’s hardest wood.
constellation Cup
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constellation Cup
CONSTELLATION
CUP The Constellation Cup is the perpetual symbol of intense rivalry between New Zealand and Australia, who have battled each other for Netball supremacy since 1938.
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TEAMS
Digital channels
KEY DATES Thursday 5 October, 2017
Silver Ferns v Australian Diamonds First centre pass: 7.30pm Venue: Spark Arena, Auckland Broadcast: SKY Sport
Sunday 8 October, 2017
Silver Ferns v Australian Diamonds First centre pass: 2pm Venue: Horncastle Arena, Christchurch Broadcast: SKY Sport
Wednesday 11 October, 2017
@SilverFernsNZ @SilverFernsNZ /SilverFernsTV silverferns.co.nz #SilverFans #NZLvAUS / #AUSvNZL #ConstellationCup
Australian Diamonds v Silver Ferns First centre pass: 7pm Venue: Titanium Security Arena, Adelaide, AUS Broadcast: SKY Sport
Saturday 14 October, 2017
Australian Diamonds v Silver Ferns First centre pass: 3pm Venue: Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, AUS Broadcast: SKY Sport All times listed are local time.
/SilverFernsNZ
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How the trophy is decided The Constellation Cup is a best of four series, played in October, with all matches requiring an outright result. If the Test Series is level with an equal number of wins to each country, the winner of the Series will be decided by the greater goal percentage (to two decimal places). Goal % = total goals scored / total goals scored against x 100 If the teams continue to be tied following the calculation of goal percentage, goal difference will be applied. If goal difference is not able to separate the teams, the highest number of goals scored for will be taken into account to ascertain the winner of the Constellation Cup.
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HEAD to HEAD
V
Silver Ferns
AUSTRALIAN DIAMONDS
133 49 2
Played Won Drawn
133 82 2
38%
% Wins
61%
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Consecutive Wins
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67 goals, 21 July 2007 Highest Score 68 goals, 21 October 2012 68 goals, 9 October 2016
11 goals, 20 August 1938
Lowest Score
27 goals, 14 August 1948 27 goals, 1 February 1985 27 goals, 3 February 1985
25 goals, 29 October 2005
Biggest Win
31 goals, 28 August 1948
Previous 5 Meetings 2016 Australia 68 d New Zealand 56 9 October New Zealand 53 d Australia 51 12 October Australia 62 d New Zealand 50 15 October Australia 49 d New Zealand 45 20 October 2017 Australia 57 d New Zealand 50 28 January Winning Margins 27 Between 1 and 5 goals 9 6 and 10 12 11 and 20 1 21 and 30 – 31 and 40 – 41+ Correct as at August 1, 2017
39 21 14 7 1 –
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Keep track of starting line-ups, quarter-by-quarter scores, changes and shooting stats for both teams - a great record for future reference.
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Silver Ferns v Australian Diamonds Thursday 5 October, 2017 / Spark Arena, Auckland
Starting Line-Up / The Match-Ups
WA WD GS GK GA
GD GA
C
GK GS
C
WD
GD
WA
Silver Ferns Head Coach // Janine Southby
Australian Diamonds Head Coach // Lisa Alexander
Quarter scores 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
SUBSTITUTIONS 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
GS
GS
GA
GA
WA
WA
C
C
WD
WD
GD
GD
GK
GK
SHOOTING STATISTICS Goals
1st
GS
Attempts
Goals
1st
GA 2nd
3rd
4th
GS GA GS GA GS GA
GS GA
2nd
3rd
4th
GS GA GS GA GS GA
Attempts
MYMATCHCENTRE Keep track of starting line-ups, quarter-by-quarter scores, changes and shooting stats for both teams - a great record for future reference.
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Silver Ferns v Australian Diamonds Sunday 8 October, 2017 / Horncastle Arena, Christchurch
Starting Line-Up / The Match-Ups
WA WD GS GK GA
GD GA
C
GK GS
C
WD
GD
WA
Silver Ferns Head Coach // Janine Southby
Australian Diamonds Head Coach // Lisa Alexander
Quarter scores 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
SUBSTITUTIONS 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
GS
GS
GA
GA
WA
WA
C
C
WD
WD
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Keep track of starting line-ups, quarter-by-quarter scores, changes and shooting stats for both teams - a great record for future reference.
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Silver Ferns v Australian Diamonds Wednesday 11 October, 2017 / Titanium Security Arena, Adelaide, AUS
Starting Line-Up / The Match-Ups
WA WD GS GK GA
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Silver Ferns Head Coach // Janine Southby
Australian Diamonds Head Coach // Lisa Alexander
Quarter scores 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
SUBSTITUTIONS 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
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GA
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MYMATCHCENTRE Keep track of starting line-ups, quarter-by-quarter scores, changes and shooting stats for both teams - a great record for future reference.
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Silver Ferns v Australian Diamonds Saturday 14 October, 2017 / Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, AUS
Starting Line-Up / The Match-Ups
WA WD GS GK GA
GD GA
C
GK GS
C
WD
GD
WA
Silver Ferns Head Coach // Janine Southby
Australian Diamonds Head Coach // Lisa Alexander
Quarter scores 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
SUBSTITUTIONS 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
GS
GS
GA
GA
WA
WA
C
C
WD
WD
GD
GD
GK
GK
SHOOTING STATISTICS Goals
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SILVER FERNS
SILVER FERNS
Capital City: Wellington Current world ranking: 2 Number of debutants in squad: 2 Captain: Katrina Grant Coach: Janine Southby Total number of Test Caps 420
fast facts 1
Silver Ferns coach Janine Southby has named two debutants in her 2017/18 squad – NZU21s shooter Monica Falkner and Pulse midcourter Whitney Souness.
2
Silver Ferns captain Katrina Grant is on track to become the seventh centurion. Prior to the start of the Netball Quad Series, Grant had 94 Test Caps.
3
Temalisi Fakahokotau makes her return to the national programme after playing two Tests in 2014 as a 19 year-old.
4
Kelly Jury was the last to debut for the Silver Ferns. She became the 166th player to wear the Black Dress when she took the court in February against the England Roses.
Most Test Caps Maria Tutaia (107)
SILVER FERNS
Average height 182cm Oldest player Maria Tutaia (30) Youngest player Maia Wilson (19) Average age 25 years
Digital channels
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@SilverFernsNZ @SilverFernsNZ silverferns.co.nz #SilverFans
Media Contact Kerry Manders, Head of Marketing and Communications, M +64 21 410 970, E kerrym@netballnz.co.nz
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Silver Ferns // PROFILES
Gina Crampton
Kayla Cullen
TEMALISI FAKAHOKOTAU
Player # 164 Positions: WA, C DOB: 7/12/91 Height: 174 cm Place of birth: Hamilton Test Caps: 7 Debut: 9/10/16 v Australia
Player # 147 Positions: GD, WD DOB: 13/2/92 Height: 183 cm Place of birth: Auckland Test Caps: 35 Debut: 3/10/11 v England
Player # 158 Positions: GK, GD DOB: 9/9/94 Height: 182 cm Place of birth: Auckland Test Caps: 2 Debut: 15/10/14 v Australia
C
D
MONICA FALKNER
Shannon Francois
Katrina Grant
Player # – Positions: GA, GS DOB: 8/4/96 Height: 181 cm Place of birth: Opotiki Test Caps: 0 Debut: Yet to debut
Player # 152 Positions: C, WA DOB: 12/10/90 Height: 178 cm Place of birth: Motueka Test Caps: 35 Debut: 4/10/13 v Australia
Player # 140 Positions: GD, GK DOB: 6/5/87 Height: 186 cm Place of birth: Papakura Test Caps: 94 Debut: 20/9/08 v Australia
KELLY JURY
PHOENIX KARAKA
Bailey Mes
Player # 166 Positions: GK, GD DOB: 22/10/96 Height: 192 cm Place of birth: Stratford Test Caps: 4 Debut: 3/2/17 v England
Player # 155 Positions: GK, GD DOB: 6/11/93 Height: 186 cm Place of birth: Auckland Test Caps: 15 Debut: 20/1/2014 v England
Player # 150 Positions: GS, GA DOB: 27/5/89 Height: 186 cm Place of birth: Auckland Test Caps: 40 Debut: 14/10/12 v South Africa
Test Caps as at 1 August 2017
C Captain VC Vice-Captain
CO Coach
D Debut
M Most Test Caps
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Silver Ferns // PROFILES
GRACE RASMUSSEN
Te Paea Selby-Rickit
SAMANTHA SINCLAIR
Player # 145 Positions: WA, C, GA DOB: 18/3/88 Height: 177 cm Place of birth: Auckland Test Caps: 46 Debut: 7/8/10 v Samoa
Player # 161 Positions: GA, GS DOB: 14/1/92 Height: 188 cm Place of birth: Otaki Test Caps: 12 Debut: 27/7/16 v England
Player # 165 Positions: C, WA, WD DOB: 5/6/95 Height: 171 cm Place of birth: Rotorua Test Caps: 5 Debut: 29/1/17 v Australia
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M VC
WHITNEY SOUNESS
MARIA TUTAIA
JANE WATSON
Player # — Positions: WA, C DOB: 12/10/95 Height: 174 cm Place of birth: Porirua Test Caps: 0 Debut: Yet to debut
Player # 134 Positions: GA, GS DOB: 18/2/87 Height: 188 cm Place of birth: Tokoroa Test Caps: 107 Debut: 13/11/05 v Jamaica
Player # 160 Positions: GK, GD DOB: 7/3/90 Height: 183 cm Place of birth: Christchurch Test Caps: 13 Debut: 27/8/16 v England Assistant Coach // Yvette McCausland-Durie Silver Ferns Team Manager // Esther Molloy CO
maia wilson Player # 163 Positions: GS DOB: 21/9/97 Height: 187.5 cm Place of birth: Auckland Test Caps: 5 Debut: 14/9/16 v Jamaica Test Caps as at 1 August 2017
JANINE SOUTHBY COACH
PERFORMANCE ANALYST // Dr Bobby Willcox DOCTOR // Dr Melinda Parnell STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH // Stephen Hotter Physiotherapist // Mark Overington
C Captain VC Vice-Captain
CO Coach
D Debut
M Most Test Caps
AUSTRALIAN DIAMONDS
Australian Diamonds
Capital City: Canberra Current world ranking: 1 Number of debutants in squad: 3 Captain: TBC Coach: Lisa Alexander Total number of Test Caps 366 Most Test Caps Caitlin Bassett (66)
Fast Facts 1
Coach Lisa Alexander has named an 18-player squad for the 2017 international season. From that squad, she has named two 12-player teams for the Netball Quad Series and Constellation Cup.
2
Melbourne Vixens duo Kate Moloney and Emily Mannix, as well as West Coast Fever’s Courtney Bruce are all in line to make their international debuts.
3
Shooter Tegan Philip makes her return to the green and gold for the first time since 2014. Philip has nine Test Caps and was part of Australia’s 2014 Commonwealth Games team.
4
Defender Sharni Layton will play her 50th Test Match during the international season. Prior to the Netball Quad Series, she had played 46 Test Matches.
Average height 180cm Oldest player Susan Pettitt (33) Youngest player Emily Mannix (23)
AUSTRALIAN DIAMONDS
Average age 26 years
Digital channels
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@AussieDiamonds @aussiediamonds netball.com.au
Media Contact Alex Dandanis, Media and Communications Manager: Diamonds & Events, M +61 428 767 277, E Alex.Dandanis@netball.com.au
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AUSTRALIAN DIAMONDS // PROFILES
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CAITLIN BASSETT
APRIL BRANDLEY
COURTNEY BRUCE
Positions: GS DOB: 23/5/88 Height: 193 cm Place of birth: Perth, WA Test Caps: 66 Debut: 4/10/08 v England
Positions: GD, GK DOB: 19/4/90 Height: 185 cm Place of birth: Nowra, NSW Test Caps: 11 Debut: 26/1/13 v England
Positions: GD, GK DOB: 8/12/93 Height: 189 cm Place of birth: Gosnells, WA Test Caps: 0 Debut: Yet to debut
D
PAIGE HADLEY
SHARNI LAYTON
EMILY MANNIX
Positions: C, WA DOB: 26/8/92 Height: 173 cm Place of birth: Sydney, NSW Test Caps: 18 Debut: 16/10/13 v Malawi
Positions: GK, GD DOB: 6/1/88 Height: 187 cm Place of birth: Melbourne, VIC Test Caps: 46 Debut: 12/6/11 v New Zealand
Positions: GD, GK DOB: 16/4/94 Height: 188 cm Place of birth: Leopold, VIC Test Caps: 0 Debut: Yet to debut
KATE MOLONEY
CAITLYN NEVINS
SUSAN PETTITT
Positions: WD, C DOB: 8/1/93 Height: 177 cm Place of birth: Greensborough, VIC Test Caps: 0 Debut: Yet to debut
Positions: C, WA, WD DOB: 1/6/87 Height: 170 cm Place of birth: Echuca, VIC Test Caps: 3 Debut: 28/1/17 v New Zealand
Positions: GA, GS, WA DOB: 23/3/84 Height: 180 cm Place of birth: Canberra, ACT Test Caps: 57 Debut: 17/3/06 v Wales
D
Test Caps as at 1 August 2017
C Captain VC Vice-Captain
CO Coach
D Debut
M Most Test Caps
Test Caps as at 1 August 2017
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C Captain VC Vice-Captain
CO Coach
D Debut
M Most Test Caps
AUSTRALIAN DIAMONDS // PROFILES
TEGAN PHILIP
KIM RAVAILLION
MADI ROBINSON
Positions: GA DOB: 3/9/88 Height: 175 cm Place of birth: Geelong, VIC Test Caps: 9 Debut: 26/7/14 v Wales
Positions: C, WD, WA DOB: 26/7/93 Height: 176 cm Place of birth: Strathfield, NSW Test Caps: 40 Debut: 20/1/13 v England
Positions: WA, C DOB: 5/1/88 Height: 168 cm Place of birth: Geelong, VIC Test Caps: 51 Debut: 14/2/10 v Scotland
GABI SIMPSON
CAITLIN THWAITES
Gretel Tippett
Positions: WD, C DOB: 17/10/92 Height: 176 cm Place of birth: Sydney, NSW Test Caps: 15 Debut: 20/10/15 v New Zealand
Positions: GS DOB: 29/12/86 Height: 188 cm Place of birth: Bendigo, VIC Test Caps: 27 Debut: 25/10/12 v South Africa
Positions: GA, WA, GS DOB: 3/7/93 Height: 192 cm Place of birth: Gold Coast, QLD Test Caps: 12 Debut: 22/10/15 v New Zealand
Liz Watson
JO WESTON
Stephanie Wood
Positions: C, WA DOB: 30/3/94 Height: 178 cm Place of birth: Carlton, VIC Test Caps: 6 Debut: 20/1/16 v England
Positions: GD, GK, WD DOB: 14/2/94 Height: 188 cm Place of birth: Corowa, VIC Test Caps: 3 Debut: 25/10/15 v New Zealand
Positions: GA, GS, WA DOB: 28/11/91 Height: 175 cm Place of birth: Townsville, QLD Test Caps: 2 Debut: 27/8/16 v South Africa
CO LISA ALEXANDER COACH
Specialist Shooting Coach // Margaret Caldow Assistant Coach // Roselee Jencke Team Manager // Julie Richardson Massage Therapist // Bernd Adolph Head Physiotherapist // Alanna Antcliff Chief Medical Officer/Team Doctor // Dr Sophie Armstrong
Wellbeing Manager // Angie Bain Recovery Physiologist // Dr Laura Juliff Performance Dietitian // Kerry Leech Performance Analyst // Dr Mitchell Mooney Strength & Conditioning Coach // Leigh Smith
ENGLAND ROSES
England Roses
Capital City: London Current world ranking: 3 Number of debutants in squad: 3 Captain: Ama Agbeze Coach: Tracey Neville Total number of Test Caps 870
Did you know? 1
England Roses coach Tracey Neville has named an experienced squad of 18 players who combine for a total of 870 Test Caps.
2
Jade Clarke and Geva Mentor are the two most capped players in the squad with 135 and 116 caps respectively. Clarke is also the Roses’ most capped player in history.
3
Australian Tania Obst has been named as assistant coach for the England Roses. Obst was the coach of the silver medal-winning Australian U21 team at the recent Netball World Youth Cup.
3
England midcourter Chelsea Pitman was a member of the Australian Diamonds when they won Gold at Netball World Cup Singapore 2011, under the guidance of current South African coach Norma Plummer.
Most Test Caps Jade Clarke (135) Average height 180cm Oldest player Ama Agbeze (34) Youngest player Helen Housby (22) Average age 27 years
Digital channels
/englandnetball
ENGLAND ROSES
@England_Netball @england.netball englandnetball.co.uk
Media Contact Alex Sexton, Communications Manager, E alex.sexton@englandnetball.co.uk
ENGLAND ROSES // PROFILES
C
AMA AGBEZE
SARA BAYMAN
EBONI BECKFORD-CHAMBERS
Positions: GD, GK, WD DOB: 12/11/82 Height: 183 cm Place of birth: Birmingham Test Caps: 78 Debut: Jul 2001 vs New Zealand
Positions: C, WA, WD DOB: 23/12/84 Height: 181 cm Place of birth: Manchester Test Caps: 79 Debut: Nov 2007 vs Barbados
Positions: GK, GD DOB: 27/2/88 Height: 183 cm Place of birth: Birmingham Test Caps: 77 Debut: Apr 2008 v Malawi
VC M
ELEANOR CARDWELL
JADE CLARKE
BETH COBDEN
Positions: GS, GA DOB: 11/11/94 Height: 185 cm Place of birth: Blackpool Test Caps: 8 Debut: May 2016 v Northern Ireland
Positions: WA, C, WD DOB: 17/10/83 Height: 173 cm Place of birth: Partington Test Caps: 135 Debut: Feb 2003 v New Zealand
Positions: WD, C, WA DOB: 3/2/93 Height: 180 cm Place of birth: Lichfield Test Caps: 9 Debut: Aug 2016 v New Zealand
KADEEN CORBIN
SASHA CORBIN
STACEY FRANCIS
Positions: GA, GS DOB: 27/11/91 Height: 178 cm Place of birth: London Test Caps: 42 Debut: Oct 2011 v New Zealand
Positions: WA, C DOB: 23/5/88 Height: 168 cm Place of birth: London Test Caps: 56 Debut: Apr 2008 v Malawi
Positions: GD, GK DOB: 1/1/88 Height: 180 cm Place of birth: Birmingham Test Caps: 63 Debut: Sep 2010 v Jamaica
Test Caps as at 1 August 2017
C Captain VC Vice-Captain
CO Coach
D Debut
M Most Test Caps
33
Test Caps as at 1 August 2017
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C Captain VC Vice-Captain
CO Coach
D Debut
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ENGLAND ROSES // PROFILES
VC
JODIE GIBSON
SERENA GUTHRIE
JO HARTEN
Positions: GK, GD DOB: 30/10/92 Height: 178 cm Place of birth: Loughborough Test Caps: 7 Debut: Apr 2013 v Jamaica
Positions: WD, C, WA DOB: 5/1/90 Height: 175 cm Place of birth: Jersey Test Caps: 65 Debut: Apr 2008 vs Malawi
Positions: GS, GA DOB: 21/3/89 Height: 188 cm Place of birth: Harlow Test Caps: 84 Debut: Nov 2007 v Barbados
NAT HAYTHORNTHWAITE
HELEN HOUSBY
LEAH KENNEDY
Positions: GA, WA DOB: 9/12/92 Height: 175 cm Place of birth: Keighley Test Caps: 13 Debut: May 2015 v Trinidad & Tobago
Positions: GA, GS DOB: 19/1/95 Height: 183 cm Place of birth: Carlisle Test Caps: 31 Debut: July 2014 v Wales
Positions: GK, GD DOB: 11/2/93 Height: 183 cm Place of birth: Barnstaple Test Caps: 2 Debut: May 2016 v Nthn Ireland
GEVA MENTOR
NATALIE PANAGARRY
CHELSEA PITMAN
Positions: GK, GD DOB: 17/9/84 Height: 188 cm Place of birth: Bournemouth Test Caps: 116 Debut: Jul 2001 v New Zealand
Positions: C, WA, WD DOB: 27/12/90 Height: 175 cm Place of birth: Preston Test Caps: 2 Debut: Aug 2016 v Australia
Positions: WA DOB: 8/6/88 Height: 180 cm Place of birth: Sydney Test Caps: 18 (AUS 15, ENG 3) Debut: June 2011 v New Zealand
CO TRACEY NEVILLE COACH
Assistant Coach // Tania Obst Performance Coach // Colette Thomson Team Manager // Paul Dring Physiotherapist // Kitty Forrest Performance Analyst // Richard Handyside
SPAR PROTEAS
SPAR PROTEAS
Capital City: Pretoria, Cape Town and Bloemfontein
fast facts
Current world ranking: 5
1
Shooter Maryka Holtzhausen will make her return to the international arena in 2017. Holtzhausen missed the 2016 season after suffering a ruptured ACL at the National Netball Championships.
2
Coach Plummer has named two uncapped players in her 12-player team for the Netball Quad Series; shooters Danelle Lochner and Ine-Mari Venter.
3
Shooter Lenize Potgieter will be a key target for the Proteas. Potgieter has been honing her skills in the ANZ Premiership for the WBOP Magic where she finished the 2017 season as the second most prolific shooter in the league.
4
Defender Karla Mostert is a finalist for the Athlete of the Year in the gsport4girls! awards. Karla was also nominated in 2016. The winner will be announced at the end of August.
Number of debutants in squad: 2 Coach: Norma Plummer Captain: Bongiwe Msomi Total number of Test Caps 474 Most Test Caps Erin Burger (94) Average height 181cm Oldest player Phumza Maweni (33) Youngest player Ine-Mari Venter (22) Average age 27 years
Digital channels
/netballsa
@Netball_SA @netballsa
SPAR PROTEAS
netball-sa.co.nz
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Spar proteas // PROFILES
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Erin Burger
MARYKA HOLTZHAUSEN
DANELLE LOCHNER
Positions: C DOB: 10/2/87 Height: 177 cm Place of birth: Pretoria, RSA Test Caps: 94 Debut: 2002 v England
Positions: GA, GS DOB: 6/2/87 Height: 181 cm Place of birth: Kempton Park, RSA Test Caps: 83 Debut: 2007 v Malawi
Positions: GS, GA DOB: 16/5/97 Height: 184 cm Place of birth: George, RSA Test Caps: 0 Debut: Yet to debut
VC
ROCHELLE LOUBSER
PHumza Maweni
Karla Mostert
Positions: GD, WD DOB: 17/1/92 Height: 180 cm Place of birth: Cape Town, RSA Test Caps: 11 Debut: 2015 v Malawi
Positions: GK, GD DOB: 4/9/84 Height: 187 cm Place of birth: Eastern Cape, RSA Test Caps: 28 Debut: 2014 v Malawi
Positions: GD, WD DOB: 12/3/90 Height: 181 cm Place of birth: Bloemfontein, Free State, RSA Test Caps: 56 Debut: 2011 v Malawi
BongiWE Msomi
Precious Mthembu
NADIA PIENAAR
Positions: WA, C DOB: 19/1/88 Height: 167 cm Place of birth: Hammarsdale, KZN, RSA Test Caps: 70 Debut: 2011 v Jamaica
Positions: WD DOB: 11/7/84 Height: 174 cm Place of birth: KZN, RSA Test Caps: 82 Debut: 2006 v England
Positions: WA, C DOB: 5/10/89 Height: 176 cm Place of birth: Gauteng, RSA Test Caps: 6 Debut: 2012, Quad Series
C
Test Caps as at 1 August 2017
C Captain VC Vice-Captain
CO Coach
D Debut
M Most Test Caps
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Spar Proteas // PROFILES
D
Lenize Potgieter
INE-MARI VENTER
Zanele Vimbela
Positions: GS DOB: 2/5/94 Height: 187 cm Place of birth: Pretoria, RSA Test Caps: 31 Debut: 2014 v Scotland
Positions: GS, GA DOB: 21/4/95 Height: 192 cm Place of birth: Pretoria, RSA Test Caps: 0 Debut: Yet to debut
Positions: GK, GD DOB: 28/4/89 Height: 183 cm Place of birth: Lenasia, RSA Test Caps: 13 Debut: 2014 v Barbados
CO
NORMA PLUMMER HEAD COACH COACH
Nicole Cusack
MANAGER
Nisha Rupnarain
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Nande Mjajubana
VIDEO ANALYST
Cristy Mullender
Test Caps as at 1 August 2017
C Captain VC Vice-Captain
CO Coach
D Debut
M Most Test Caps
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