THE five day Trans-Tasman competition – the New Zealand Super Club competition – is set to take place from December 8-13 with the Collingwood Magpies making the trek across the ditch to play against all six ANZ Premiership teams and Vitality Netball Super League team, Wasps Netball. There are eight teams competing in the Super Club competition with teams divided into two pools. The team that secures top spot from each pool will move through into the grand final meaning there is plenty on the line for every side.

The Central Pulse are reigning premiers in the ANZ Premiership and have a wealth of talent across the court given their experience in both defence and attack so expect them to come out firing given their strong connections and dynamic movement. Pulse will be joined in Pool A with Southern Steel who finished second on the ladder but bowed in straight sets in the finals making for an interesting contest. The Mystics had an inconsistent season throughout 2019 but will be hoping to build some momentum going into next year while the Wasps round out Pool A. The Wasps were a formidable side throughout 2019 and will be looking to replicate that hot form again in this tournament to claim prime position and progress through to the final.

The Northern Stars headline Pool A after coming runners up in the ANZ Premiership proving they have class to boot. Although they have lost a couple of key players over the off-season, they have gained some valuable recruits making for an exciting series. The Magpies found some form in the latter half of the Suncorp Super Netball season but with the likes of starters Kim Ravaillion and April Brandley both pregnant along with Madi and Kelsey Browne both unavailable will need to find someone to fill their shoes. The Tactix struggled to find their feet in the ANZ and will be hoping to consolidate throughout this tournament while the Magic also had moments.

All eight sides have named strong teams with a host of marquee players set to take the court for their respective teams with Silver Ferns gold medallists Katrina Rore and Ameliaranne Ekenasio leading the way for Pulse meanwhile England Roses duo Jade Clarke and Rachel Dunn have also been named for the Wasps. Despite being burdened with injury Collingwood are not without star power in the like of veteran goal keeper Geva Mentor, Nat Medhurst and Ash Brazill.

Northern Mystics:
Tayla Earle, Courtney Elliot, Sulu Fitzpatrick, Asher Grapes, Danielle Gray, Emma Iversen, Phoenix Karaka, Holly Mather, Bailey Mes, Grace Nweke, Michaela Sokolich-Beatson, Elisapeta Toeava, Saviour Tui.

Northern Stars:
Kate Burley, Jamie Hume, Chonaire Huriwai, Fa’amu Ioane, Vika Koloto, Oceane Maihi, Lisa Mather, Julianna Naoupu, Storm Purvis, Mila Reuelu-Buchanan, Nanise Waqaira, Maia Wilson.

Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic:
Ariana Cable-Dixon, Georgie Edgecombe, Holly Fowler, Abigail Latu-Meafou, Georgia Marshall, Kelsey McPhee, Jenna O’Sullivan, Samantha Sinclair, Whitney Souness, Georgia Tong, Khiarna Williams, Ali Wilshier.

Central Pulse:
Karin Burger, Aliyah Dunn, Ameliaranne Ekenasio, Maddy Gordon, Kelly Jury, Claire Kersten, Paris Lokotui, Tiana Metuarau, Katrina Rore, Renee Savai’inaea, Salote Taufa, Elle Temu.

Mainland Tactix:
Jess Allan, Ellie Bird, Charlotte Elley, Temalisi Fakahokotau, Sophia Fenwick, Hannah Glen, Lily Marshall, Samon Nathan, Tiana Placid, Kimiora Poi, Jess Prosser, Te Paea Selby-Rickit.

Southern Steel:
Gina Crampton, Abby Erwood, Taneisha Fifita, Georgia Heffernan, Kate Heffernan, Kalifa McCollin, Kendall McMinn, Jennifer O’Connell, Kiana Pelasio, Shannon Saunders, Te Huinga Selby-Rickit, Della-May Vining.

Collingwood Magpies:
Brooke Allan, Nyah Allen, Ella Bayliss, Melissa Bragg, Ash Brazill, Matilda Garrett, Maggie Lind, Natalie Medhurst, Geva Mentor, Shimona Nelson, Gabrielle Sinclair.

Wasps Netball:
Alexia Baker, Jade Clarke, Beth Dix, Rachel Dunn, Amy Flanagan, Katie Harris, Josie Huckle, Hannah Knights, Hannah Leighton, Tasmin Moala.