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The teams involved in the trans-tasman netball competition, starting next month, have enjoyed a solid workout over the last couple of days.
All ten sides were involved in a pre-season tournament in Sydney.
Northern Mystics coach Yvonne Willering says while her side's results were poor, losing five out of seven shortened games, they did learn plenty.
She says they have a good idea of what the umpiring situation may be like with some differing interpretations.
Willering says the Vilimaina Davu ineligibility situation continues to frustrate her, but she is working closely with Davu with a view to having her officially part of the squad soon.
The weekend was a reality check for some of the New Zealand teams. The highly fancied Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic and Southern Steel recorded 50 per cent winning records.
- NEWSTALK ZB