Media Release 27 February
2007
Silver Ferns To Play Jamaica and Australia in July
Netball New Zealand announced today a two-test Fisher & Paykel Series versus Jamaica to be played in New Zealand, followed by three tests against Australia, one played in New
Zealand and two played in Australia.
The test schedule is:
Fisher & Paykel Series
Thursday 12 July, Silver Ferns v Jamaica, Christchurch
Saturday 14 July, Silver Ferns v Jamaica, Auckland
Fisher & Paykel Cup
Wednesday 18 July, Silver Ferns v Australia, Auckland
International Test Series
Saturday 21 July, Silver Ferns v Australia, venue tbc
Tuesday 24 July, Silver Ferns v Australia, venue tbc
Silver Ferns coach Ruth Aitken said playing five tests against top opposition was an important part of the preparation
for the Silver Ferns World Netball Championships campaign.
“Australia and Jamaica always provide strong competition and it will be great to face them in July,” Aitken said.
Information on game times and ticketing will be released shortly. All Silver Ferns tests will be broadcast on ONE
Sport.
Jamaica will play Australia in two tests before visiting New Zealand, with games on Thursday 5 July in Melbourne and
Sunday 8 July in Sydney.
Venues will be confirmed by mid-March.
ENDS