Brendon Egan and Andrew Voerman11:12, Jul 02 2021
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The time has come for Grace Nweke to be named in the Silver Ferns’ 2021-22 national squad.
OPINION: With just four rounds left in the ANZ Premiership regular season, the Mystics and Stars look on track for the top three finals. The race is well and truly on for third spot though. BRENDON EGAN and ANDREW VOERMAN look at this weekend’s big talking points.
Time to trust Nweke Mystics’ sharpshooter Grace Nweke has taken her game to another level this season and must be given an opportunity with the Silver Ferns in their 2021-22 national squad. Nweke got a taste of the Ferns’ environment last season, playing for them in unofficial tests in the Cadbury Series in Palmerston North. With the Commonwealth Games next year, and Netball World Cup in 2023, now is the time to call Nweke into the main squad and let her learn behind first-choice goal shoot Maia Wilson. Nweke has been superb for the table-topping