World number six and Commonwealth games gold medallist New Zealand have announced their women’s squad for 2019.
This year will witness first of its kind home and away international league FIH Pro League that starts on January 19. The six-month long event will witness the Black Sticks taking on some of the best teams in Hockey.
Former Australia International Mark Hager will continue to coach the Black Sticks women with Sean Dancer continuing as his deputy.
The squad is a mix of youth and experience as three uncapped players have been added to the squad while Stacey Michelsen is the most capped player for the Black Sticks.
New Zealand women’s squad:
- Leah Butt
- Sam Charlton
- Tarryn Davey
- Frances Davies
- Steph Dickins
- Madison Doar
- Shiloh Gloyn
- Ella Gunson
- Megan Hull
- Kate Ivory
- Alia Jaques
- Tessa Jopp
- Rose Keddell
- Olivia Merry
- Stacey Michelsen
- Brooke Neal
- Grace O’Hanlon
- Kirsten Pearce
- Brooke Roberts
- Deanna Ritchie
- Sally Rutherford
- Olivia Shannon
- Kelsey Smith
- Liz Thompson
- Lulu Tuilotolava
