Dame Noeline Taurua has confirmed her squad for the 2024/25 season, featuring two new and two returning players.
Midcourter Claire O’Brien and defender Parris Mason have made the squad for the first time following their efforts in the ANZ Premiership this season. Meanwhile, Kiiora Poi and Erena Mikaere have been recalled.
Poi debuted for the Ferns in 2019 and has captained the Tactix in the ANZ Premiership since 2022. She announced leaving the Tactix to play for the Steel in 2025.
Poi has made ten appearances for the Silver Ferns and was a member of the 2021 Constellation Cup-winning side.
Mikaere has only made one appearance for the Silver Ferns, coming on against England in the 2019 Netball Quad Series.
The announcement comes ahead of next month’s Taini Jamison Trophy series against the England Roses. The first match will be played on September 29 in Auckland.
Taurua said all four players earned their spots in the squad due to their consistency throughout the ANZ Premiership and during the three-day trial in Wellington. She found the midcourt selections the hardest, as they have the most robust depth.
Poi and Mikaere matured as people while earning their places back into the Silver Ferns squad.
She is proud of Kimiora’s maturity, fighting spirit, superior speed and movement, body strength, and leadership.
Silver Ferns 2024-25 squad:
Kate Burley, Karin Burger, Ameliaranne Ekenasio, Maddy Gordon, Kate Heffernan, Kelly Jackson, Phoenix Karaka, Parris Mason, Erena Mikaere, Grace Nweke, Claire O’Brien, Kimiora Poi, Mila Reuelu-Buchanan, Whitney Souness, Amelia Walmsley, Maia Wilson.
Silver Ferns development squad:
Tayla Earle, Georgie Edgecombe, Catherine Hall, Paris Lokotui, Tiana Metuarau, Martina Salmon, Michaela Sokolich-Beatson, Carys Stythe, Peta Toeava, Saviour Tui.
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