The Silver Ferns are no longer lacking in the shooting department
The Silver Ferns are no longer lacking in the shooting department
10 August 2021
New Zealand selectors have named a 17-strong squad, with shooter Grace Nweke , and goal attacks Jamie Hume and Tiana Metuarau all earning maiden call-ups.
Nweke shot the most goals in the ANZ Premiership with 852.
Coach Dame Noeline Taurua says her fitness improvements have reflected in her performance.
Otago winger Jona Nareki is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines after suffering an ACL injury in the opening round of the Bunnings NPC.
Nareki confirmed on social media his campaign is over.
The All Blacks are determined to find their killer instinct ahead of the second Bledisloe Cup test at Eden Park on Saturday.
New Zealand's 25-point lead was trimmed to eight in the first test, and halfback Brad Weber says it leaves a few rocks under the towel that they didn't kick on.
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