Netball: Altschwager to lead Pulse

The Central Pulse have named a new captain for this year's transtasman netball league, with Australian Jane Altschwager to replace Cushla Lichtwark.

Pulse coach Yvette McCausland-Durie pulled a minor surprise by naming newcomer and shooter Altschwager ahead of defender Lichtwark, who has been a consistent performer at the struggling franchise.