6 Sep 2016

Silver Ferns unchanged for Jamaica series

1:42 pm on 6 September 2016

The Silver Ferns have named an unchanged line-up for their upcoming netball series against Jamaica for the Taini Jamison Trophy.

Silver Ferns during national anthem for Quad Series match

Silver Ferns name unchanged side for series against Jamaica Photo: PHOTOSPORT

The side lost just one of their three matches in the recent Quad series between the Ferns, Australia, England and South Africa, and selectors have opted to stick with the same squad.

New Zealanders Anna Harrison and Maria Tutaia are still recovering from injury, but are expected to be available for the Constellation Cup series against Australia in October.

The first test against Jamaica's Sunshine Girls is in Nelson on Sunday, followed by tests in Palmerston North and Rotorua.

It's the first time the world number four have toured New Zealand since 2010.

Jamaica will be without their star shooters Romelda Aiken and Jhaniele Fowler-Reid, who were not available for selection.

Silver Ferns team for the Taini Jamison Trophy series:

Kayla Cullen

Ameliaranne Ekenasio (nee Wells)

Shannon Francois

Katrina Grant (captain)

Phoenix Karaka

Laura Langman (vice-captain)

Bailey Mes

Storm Purvis

Grace Rasmussen

Te Paea Selby-Rickit

Jane Watson

Maia Wilson

- RNZ