National coach, Norma Plummer has taken an experienced line-up to test out arch-rivals New Zealand and host nation England over the short series.

Captain, Liz Ellis will share defensive duties with Bianca Chatfield, Mo’onia Gerrard and debutant Rebecca Bulley (nee Strachan) who comes into the line-up to replace the injured Julie Prendergast (ankle).

The von Bertouch sisters, Laura and Natalie, head a swift and tenacious mid-court alongside Natasha Chokljat and Selina Gilsenan.

Vice-captain, Sharelle McMahon will team with Catherine Cox, Susan Pratley and Kristen Heinrich in the goal circle.

Touring Officials:

Coach : Norma Plummer
Assistant Coach: Rosalee Jencke
Team Manager: Margaret Molina
Doctor: Dr. Michael Makdissi
Physiotherapist: Sean Mungovan
Massage therapist: Matt Durston
Video Analysis: Lyndell Bruce

Match schedule

10 May at 7.30pm (UK) v Bath National Team at Wales Institute of Sport

11 May at 7.30pm (UK) v Wales at Wales Institute of Sport

13 May at 5.30pm (UK) v England A at MEN Arena, Manchester

15 May at 7.45pm (UK) v New Zealand Silver Ferns, NIA, Birmingham

17 May at 7.45pm (UK) v England, Earls Court, London

19 May at 4.00pm (UK) v England, Brunel University, London

20 May – return home to Australia