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England s George Fisher in action against the Silver Ferns 2020. Photo: Photosport/RNZ
When new Southern Steel import George Fisher was 16, two New Zealand netball icons sparked a resolve in her to one day play netball on the other side of the world.
The rising young England Roses’ shooter spent her first UK Superleague season with the Saracens Mavericks in 2016.
Renowned New Zealand coach Robyn Broughton happened to be the head coach of the Mavericks that year, while former Silver Fern Joline Johansson (nee Henry) had also joined the side.
The New Zealand pair were nearing the end of their careers, having formed a strong bond at the Central Pulse in the ANZ Championship. Broughton and Johansson both left the Pulse after the 2015 season and looked abroad.
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