Netball: End of year tour for Ferns

Netball New Zealand (NNZ) today confirmed the Silver Ferns will play England and Jamaica after the world series in Manchester this year.

The Silver Ferns will play England in a one-off test on October 15 in Bath and then travel to Jamaica to play Jamaica on October 20 and 22 in Kingston.

NNZ chief executive Raelene Castle is pleased to secure the end-of-year tour.

"Heading into the Commonwealth Games next year and the world championship in 2011 it is vital for the Silver Ferns to have as much experience against current international teams as possible."

The Silver Ferns squad will be named on July 31 ahead of a three-match series against a world invitation team next month, followed by three tests across the Tasman against Australia before two test at home against the Diamonds.

- NZPA