“It becomes difficult to schedule with the complexities of different competitions and athlete and support staff availability around the world,” Wright-Boyd explained.

“We have three Tests against England – as number three ranked country in the world they will be a serious threat in Delhi. It is also important to play the top nations to maintain our number one ranking.

“Going into Scotland is about the long term plan for the 2014 Commonwealth Games [to be held in Glasgow]. It is important to go in now and get that experience so we can start preparing for 2014.

“Everything we do is about achieving success in the milestone events, so we have to ensure we have the depth to do that.”

Tour dates:

Scotland vs Diamonds
14 February
Glasgow

16 February
Glasgow

England vs Diamonds - The Co-operative International Netball Series 2010

19 February
Liverpool

21 February
Nottingham

23 February
London