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Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua believes Magic defender Erena Mikaere proves age has no boundaries

Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua believes Magic defender Erena Mikaere proves age has no boundaries

22 August 2024

The 36-year-old has been named in the Fern's wider squad for upcoming series against England and Australia....and will also also play in November's FAST-5 Netball World Series in Christchurch.

Mikaere, who sometimes plays club netball with her teenage daughter, hasn't worn the black dress since her first and only test cap in 2019.

Taurua says Mikaere's earned her spot five years later through taking her large presence to a new level.

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23 Nov: One of New Zealand's most promising netball coaches is heading home

15 Nov: The Silver Ferns are contemplating an empty January test window

11 Nov: Michaela Sokolich-Beatson believes New Zealand's top netball players deserve a decent break after a high-intensity end to the season

10 Nov: The Fast5 Ferns have edged England 32-28 in their opening match of the second and final day of the Fast5 Netball World Series in Christchurch

10 Nov: The Fast5 Ferns have edged England 32-30 in their opening match of the second and final day of the Fast5 Netball World Series in Christchurch

09 Nov: And the opening day of netball's Fast 5 World Series is about to reach its climax in Christchurch, with two unbeaten arch-rivals facing off in the last game

09 Nov: A chance to stake a claim for the soon-to-be-vacated Silver Ferns goal shoot bib looms at the Fast 5 World Series in Christchurch this weekend

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