The signings of defenders Katherine Coffin and Bessie Manu have completed Kia Magic's playing roster for next year's ANZ Championship netball season.
A niece of former Silver Fern Jenny-May Coffin, Katherine Coffin 23, said she was surprised with her inclusion to the squad.
Capable of playing wing and goal defence, the 1.83m Coffin is one of a number of younger players who enhanced their prospects with Magic on the back of strong performances at the recent national under-23 championships.
"I first saw her play at the under-23 nationals and was quite impressed with what I saw there and feel she has quite a lot of talent" Magic coach Julie Fitzgerald said.
Able to play all three defensive positions, Manu, 27, has previously plied her trade with the Tactix and Central Pulse. Fitzgerald has watched the dogged and athletic defender over a number of years and likes what she has seen.