Volley Ferns coach Adam Watson confirmed two injury replacements on Sunday for his squad of 14 ahead of the series against the Volleyroos Women’s side in Auckland.
Maria Hanabadi (eye) and Pippa Henderson (knee) have been forced to withdraw due to respective injuries and have been replaced by Jahmal Beckmannflay (WECA) and Kyla Te Wano Greensill (Waikato).
Both Beckmannflay and Te Wano Greensill are first-time inclusions in the Volley Ferns squad at senior level.
Watson said while it’s unfortunate for Hanabadi and Henderson, the newly-named duo have an opportunity to impress.
"It's tough for both Maria and Pippa and is the part of sport that no one enjoys," Watson said.
"However, we are looking forward to them being back to 100% and back among the squad at the next Volley Ferns camps later in the year.
"On the flip side with having a wider domestic squad it's great knowing Kyla and Jahmal can step into the fold seamlessly as all the athletes have been in camp together and know one another."
The squad assembles in Auckland on Saturday 10 August.
Volley Ferns squad v Australia
August 12-16, 2024
Auckland
Updated – Sunday 4 August
Anaya Cole (WECA)
Anilise Fitzi (Waikato / Sokol – Austria)
Charlie Vail (Harbour)
Hayley Flatz (Harbour)
Holly Chandler (Tasman)
Italia Tiatia (WECA)
Jahmal Beckmannflay (WECA)
Kalea Norton (Harbour)
Katie Adamson (Harbour)
Kyla Te Wano Greensill (Waikato)
Laina Samia (Hawke’s Bay)
Liz Hanna (Canterbury)
Maude Rewha (Waikato)
Petra Manderson (Canterbury)
Originally named but ruled out through injury: Maria Hanabadi (Harbour), Pippa Henderson (Canterbury)
Management staff
Head Coach: Adam Watson
Assistant Coach: Johann Timmer
Manager: Nikita Kolose
Physiotherapist: Maria Markovich
Match schedule
All matches 7pm start
Match 1: Carmel College, Monday 12 August
Match 2: Carmel College, Tuesday 13 August
Match 3: Carmel College, Wednesday 14 August
Match 4: Manurewa Netball Centre, Thursday 15 August
Match 5: Manurewa Netball Centre, Friday 16 August
