2023 Netball World Cup squads

2023 Netball World Cup squads. This is a list of squads selected for the 2023 Netball World Cup.

Group A

[1]

Coach: Stacey Marinkovich

Liz Watson (Captain), Sunday Aryang, Kiera Austin, Ash Brazill, Courtney Bruce, Sophie Garbin, Paige Hadley, Sarah Klau, Cara Koenen, Jamie-Lee Price, Jo Weston, Stephanie Wood.

Reserves: Ruby Bakewell-Doran, Kate Moloney, Donnell Wallam

Source(s):[2][3]

Coach: Unaisi Rokoura

Lydia Panapasa, Unaisi Kubunameca, Maliana Rusivakula, Jimaima Kete, Maria Lutua-Rusivakula, Anaseni Nauqe, Elina Drikibau, Ana Cagi Moi, Ro Kalesi Tawake, Josephine Tabua Adi Vakacegu Bolokoro, Kelera Nawai.

Reserves: Reama Verekauta, Avelina Navue, Navinia Sivo

Source(s):[4][5]

Coach: Jaqua Pori-Makea-Simpson

Hulita Veve (Captain), Luana Aukafolau, Lose Fainga'anuku, Lucia Fauonuku, Mo'onia Gerrard, Marie Hansen, Kelea Iongi, Beyonce Palavi, Uneeq Palavi, Salote Taufa, Valu Toutaiolepo, Cathrine Tuivati.

Reserves: Jessyka Ngauamo, Silia Setefano, Peti Talanoa

Source(s):[6][7]

Coach: Ropafadzo Mutsauki

Felistus Kwangwa (Captain), Sharon Bwanali, Beaula Hlungwani, Claris Kwaramba, Nalani Makunde, Sharleen Makusha, Nicole Muzanenhamo, Progress Moyo, Elizabeth Mushore, Joice Takaidza, Takadanaishe Zimusi

Reserves: Ursula Ndlovu, Paidamoyo Tinoza, Tafazwa Mawango

Source(s):[8]

Group B

[9]

Barbados roster
Players Coaches
Pos. Name Age - DOB Ht. Club Club nat.
Faye Agard (c) GS, GK (aged 37) 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) 59
Kimani Archer WD, C
Latonia Blackman WD, GD, GK (1982-10-06)6 October 1982 (aged 40) 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) Pride of Villa 181
Carla Boyce GK, GD (aged 41) 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 0
Kadeen Corbin GS, GA (1991-11-27)27 November 1991 (aged 31) 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) Team Bath 78
Sasha Corbin WA, C (1988-04-23)23 April 1988 (aged 35) 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) Saracens Mavericks 77
Brianna Holder GS, GA (2001-06-20)20 June 2001 (aged 22) 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 42
Teresa Howell C, WD (aged 27) 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) 40
Amanda Knight WA, C, WD (2000-04-21)21 April 2000 (aged 23) 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 21
Victoria Moverville GK, GD
Tonisha Rock-Yaw (vc) WD, C (1993-08-20)20 August 1993 (aged 29) 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 67
Jada Smith GS, GA
Akeena Stoute GK, GD (aged 25) 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) 29
Tamara Trotman GD, GK (aged 28) 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 9
Damia Walrond GS, GA (aged 20) 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 4
Head coach
  • Denise Alleyne



Notes
  • (c) – Captain
  • (cc) – Co-captain
  • (vc) – Vice-captain
  • – Injury / maternity leave
  • (TRP) – Temporary Replacement Player

Sources:[10][11][12]

Coach: Jess Thirlby

Natalie Metcalf (Co-captain), Layla Guscoth (Co-captain), Imogen Allison, Eleanor Cardwell, Jade Clarke, Funmi Fadoju, Helen Housby, Laura Malcolm, Geva Mentor, Chelsea Pitman, Olivia Tchine, Fran Williams.

Reserves: Halimat Adio, Amy Carter, Sophie Drakeford-Lewis

Source(s): [13][14]

Coach: Sam Kanyenda

Jane Chimaliro (Captain), Martha Dambo, Thandi Galeta, Mwai Kumwenda, Takondwa Lwazi, Madalitso Mkandawire, Caroline Mtukule, Joyce Mvula, Grace Mwafulirwa, Lauren Ngwira, Sindi Sintowe, Towera Vinkhumbo.

Reserves: Shabel Bengo, Salome Nkhom, Mma Lepona Manyonyoba

Source(s): [15]

Coach: Tamsin Greenway

Claire Maxwell (Captain), Emily Nicholl, Emma Barrie, Bethan Goodwin, Niamh McCall, Cerys Cairns, Emma Love, Iona Christian, Hannah Leighton, Hannah Grant, Cerys Finn, Rachel Conway.

Reserves: Kelly Boyle, Anna Fairclough, Sarah MacPhail

Source(s): [16]

Group C

[17]

Coach: Connie Francis

Romelda Aiken-George, Shanice Beckford, Kadie-Ann Dehaney, Nicole Dixon-Rochester, Jhaniele Fowler, Crystal Plummer, Rebekah Robinson, Shamera Sterling, Adean Thomas, Jodi-Ann Ward, Khadijah Williams, Latanya Wilson.

Reserves: Shimona Nelson, Kimone Shaw, Abigale Sutherland

Source(s): [18][19]

South Africa SPAR Proteas roster
Players Coaches
Name Pos DOB Height Club Nat Caps
Elmeré van der Berg GS, GA (2001-04-09)9 April 2001 (aged 22) 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) Leeds Rhinos 21
Khanyisa Chawane WD, C, WA (1996-01-14)14 January 1996 (aged 27) 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) Free State Crinums 68
Izette Griesel C,WA (1992-07-12)12 July 1992 (aged 31) 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Gauteng Jaguars 93
Phumza Maweni GK,GD (1984-09-04)4 September 1984 (aged 38) 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) Southern Stings 108
Bongiwe Msomi (c) C,WA (1988-01-19)19 January 1988 (aged 35) 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) Gauteng Golden Fireballs 158
Lenize Potgieter GS,GA (1994-05-02)2 May 1994 (aged 29) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Manchester Thunder 89
Karla Pretorius (vc) GD,WD (1990-03-12)12 March 1990 (aged 33) 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) Sunshine Coast Lightning 98
Nicola Smith GK,GD (2000-04-25)25 April 2000 (aged 23) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Southern Stings 18
Jeanté Strydom GD,WD (1996-09-30)30 September 1996 (aged 26) 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) Gauteng Golden Fireballs 0
Nicholé Taljaard GA,WA (1997-05-03)3 May 1997 (aged 26) 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) Southern Stings 17
Shadine van der Merwe GD,WD (1992-11-25)25 November 1992 (aged 30) 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) Manchester Thunder 66
Sesandile Owethu Ngubane GS, GA (2002-04-19)19 April 2002 (aged 21) 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) Gauteng Golden Fireballs 1
Refiloe Nketsa WD, C, WA (1995-05-15)15 May 1995 (aged 28) 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Free State Crinums 10
Lefebré Rademan GA,WA (1996-08-22)22 August 1996 (aged 26) 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) Free State Crinums 35
Ine-Marí Venter GS,GA (1995-04-21)21 April 1995 (aged 28) 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) Saracens Mavericks 48
Head coach
Assistant coach
  • Dumisani Chauke

Manager:
Nisha Rupnarain
Specialist Coach:
Nicole Cusack


Notes
  • (c) – Captain
  • (cc) – Co-captain
  • (vc) – Vice-captain
  • – Injury / maternity leave
  • (TRP) – Temporary Replacement Player
Player profiles: Team website Last updated: 27 August 2024

Sources:[20][21]

Coach: Thilaka Jinadasa

Thishala Algama, Semini Alwis, Gayanjali Amarawansa, Rashmi Perera, Dulangi Wannithilake, Malmi Hettiarachchi, Gayani Dissanayake, Chathurangi Jayasooriya, Gayathri Kaushalya, Tharjini Sivalingam, Bhashini Yoshitha De Silva, Shanika Perera.

Reserves: Imasha Perera, Rukshala Hapuarachchi, Chamudi Wickramarathne

Source(s):[22][23]

Coach: Emily Handyside

Nia Jones (Captain), Bethan Dyke, Lucy Howells, Clare Jones, Nansi Kuti, Zoe Matthewman, Shona O'Dwyer, Ella Powell-Davies, Georgia Rowe Christina Shaw, Sarie Watkins, Phillipa Yarranton.

Reserves: Millie Carter, Celyn Emanuel, Abigail Caple

Source(s):[24][25]

Group D

[26]

2023 New Zealand squad roster
Players Coaches
Name Pos DOB Height Club Nat Caps
Karin Burger WD, GD, GK (1993-04-12)12 April 1993 (aged 30) 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) Mainland Tactix 37
Gina Crampton WA, C (1993-12-07)7 December 1993 (aged 29) 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) Northern Stars 63
Ameliaranne Ekenasio (c) GS, GA (1991-01-11)11 January 1991 (aged 32) 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 57
Maddy Gordon WA, C, WD (2000-01-16)16 January 2000 (aged 23) 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) Central Pulse 6
Kate Heffernan WD, C, WA (1999-10-07)7 October 1999 (aged 23) 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) Southern Steel 15
Kelly Jury GK, GD (1996-10-22)22 October 1996 (aged 26) 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) Central Pulse 46
Phoenix Karaka GK, GD, WD (1993-11-06)6 November 1993 (aged 29) 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) Northern Mystics 50
Grace Nweke GS (2002-02-07)7 February 2002 (aged 21) 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) Northern Mystics 21
Te Paea Selby-Rickit GA, GS (1992-01-14)14 January 1992 (aged 27) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Mainland Tactix 59
Whitney Souness WA, C (1991-10-12)12 October 1991 (aged 31) 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) Central Pulse 30
Jane Watson GK, GD (1990-03-07)7 March 1990 (aged 33) 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) Mainland Tactix 56
Maia Wilson GS, GA (1997-09-21)21 September 1997 (aged 25) 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) Northern Stars 38
Sulu Fitzpatrick GK, GD, WD (1992-08-20)20 August 1992 (aged 30) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Northern Mystics 27
Tiana Metuarau GA, GS (2001-01-15)15 January 2001 (aged 22) 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Central Pulse 6
Mila Reuelu-Buchanan WA, C (1998-05-11)11 May 1998 (aged 25) 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) Northern Stars 3
Head coach
Assistant coach

Manager:
Esther Molloy
Medical Lead:
Dr Melinda Parnell
Physiotherapist: Sharon Kearney
Strength and conditioning: Guy Mothersole
Performance Analyst:
Hayden Croft
Head of High Performance:
Stephen Hotter


Notes
  • (c) – Captain
  • (cc) – Co-captain
  • (vc) – Vice-captain
  • – Injury / maternity leave
  • (TRP) – Temporary Replacement Player
Player profiles: Team website Last updated: 17 June 2023
Notes
  • Tiana Metuarau, Mila Reuelu-Buchanan and Sulu Fitzpatrick were named as traveling reserves. On 31 July, Silver Ferns goal shooter Grace Nweke was ruled out of the rest of the tournament after suffering a knee injury. Reserve player Tiana Mataurau replaced Nweke in the New Zealand squad.[27][28]

Sources:[29][30]

Coach: Annette Bishop

Toh Kai Wei (Co-captain), Khor Ting Fang (Co-captain), Aqilah Andin, Amandeep Kaur, Angelina Lim, Goh Wei Ping, Jamie Lim, Kimberly Lim, Rachel Ling, Reena Manogaran, Tan Yi Jie, Yew Shu Ning.

Reserves: K Mishalenee, Laura Low, Sherlyn Yip

Source(s): [31]

2023 Netball World Cup – Trinidad and Tobago roster
Players Coaches
Name Pos DOB Height Club Nat Caps
Alena Brooks C, WD, WA (1991-11-14)14 November 1991 (aged 31) 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 11
Tia Bruno C, WD, WA 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) Police 16
Joelisa Cooper GS, GA (1989-02-21)21 February 1989 (aged 34) 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Fire Service 104
Tiana Dillon GS, GA 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 15
Oprah Douglas C, WD, WA 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) UTT Patriots 14
Shaquanda Greene-Noel (cc) WD, GK, GD (1993-11-24)24 November 1993 (aged 29) 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Celtic Dragons 45
Jameela McCarthy WD, GK, GD (1995-06-20)20 June 1995 (aged 28) 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) 19
Jeresia McEchrane WD, GK, GD 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Trinidad and Tobago Regiment 27
Shaniya Morgan GS, GK 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) UTT Patriots 9
Afeisha Noel (cc) GS, GA (1985-11-18)18 November 1985 (aged 37) 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 53
Shantel Seemungal C, WA 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) Police Youth Club 41
Daystar Swift GD, GK (1991-12-07)7 December 1991 (aged 31) 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) UTT Patriots 61
Head coach
  • Joel Young-Strong[32]



Notes
  • (c) – Captain
  • (cc) – Co-captain
  • (vc) – Vice-captain
  • – Injury / maternity leave
  • (TRP) – Temporary Replacement Player

Sources:[33][34][35][36]

Coach: Fred Mugerwa

Irene Eyaru (Captain), Mary Cholhok, Christine Namulumba Kango, Shadia Nassanga, Norah Lunkuse, Lillian Achola, Margaret Baagala, Hanisha Muhammad, Stella Nanfuka, Faridah Kadondi, Shaffie Nalwanja.

Reserves: Viola Asingo, Sarah Nakiyunga, Annet Najjuka

Source(s):[37]

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