England’s Vitality Roses take on Jamaica in four Tests behind closed doors. All matches will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and broadcast on YouTube, with the first Test taking place on 22 January
With Emma Thurston
Last updated: 23/12/20 11:23 am
The experienced English hunter returns to the squad for the first time since the 2019 Vitality Netball World Cup
Helen Housby returns to England’s Vitality Roses squad for the 2021 Vitality Roses Legends Series, which will be live Sky Sports and streamed on YouTube in January.
The hunter, who has been out of the international scene since the 2019 Vitality Netball World Cup, has returned to England after the end of Suncorp’s Super Netball season.
She joins Sophie Drakeford-Lewis as GA’s top choice Jess Thirlby, with Manchester Thunder’s Eleanor Cardwell also selected and able to move out into the position.
Another Australian returning man is Housby’s NSW Swifts teammate Natalie Haythornthwaite. The 28-year-old WA / GA was named as co-captain by her head coach, with Serena Guthrie selected as the other.
Elsewhere in the middle of the court, Beth Cobden will take the first steps under Thirlby and England ‘s greatest player, Jade Clarke, is ready to add to her 179 international appearances.
Natalie Haythornthwaite will co-captain England alongside Serena Guthrie
At the end of the Roses defense, two of the players standing from the last series in England in New Zealand – Razia Quashie and Fran Williams – have been selected and will want to test themselves against the Sunshine Girls.
“This series provides an opportunity to continue testing existing and new combinations as well as forging links between our rising stars and the more experienced players,” said the director. Thirlby head coach.
“Part [of these experienced players] they are back for the first time since the World Cup in Liverpool, and I know we have been waiting anxiously.
“Playing New Zealand in November was a great opportunity for us and we are grateful to have another opportunity to play for a high profile team, this time on home soil.
“Breaking Vitality Roses against Jamaica will never be a disappointment and, before that, it has led to some of the most competitive games in world football.
“It’s great to see the strength of the Jamaican travel agency, which demands the highest levels of performance needed to win on the international stage. .
“He plays a big part in our preparations for Birmingham and beyond and we can’t wait to get back in court and look forward to 2021 and beyond.”
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The four-test series is expected to begin on January 22nd. All games will be played behind closed doors and take place in six days of activity.
With the current situation in England regarding COVID-19, both teams and support teams will go through a quarantine period ahead of the series, before an active validation process is in place. along.
On the court, both teams will double for the Jean Hornsby Cup, named in honor of England’s first black Netball player.
All four games will be live Sky Sports and to be visible through a stream on the Sky Sports YouTube channel, for individuals living in the UK and Ireland.
Squad Roses Vitality: Eleanor Cardwell, George Fisher, Sophie Drakeford-Lewis, Helen Housby, Laura Malcolm, Serena Guthrie (co-captain), Natalie Haythornthwaite (co-captain), Beth Cobden, Jade Clarke, Imogen Allison, Fran Williams, Razia Quashie, Vicki Oyesola , Layla Guscoth. Training Partner: Summer Artist.