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    July 18, 2024

U15 School Games squad announced for Wales Netball

Wales Netball is delighted to announce the selection of the Wales U15 Squad that will compete in the 2024 School Games competition. The squad of 12 athletes and three non-travelling reserves will travel to Loughborough for the competition which will be held from the 29th of August to the 1st of September.

The Wales U15 squad list is below:

DefendersMid-CourtShooters
Ava Powell (Usk)Annie Mae Penny (Abertillery)Bella Strudwick (Kingsway Power)
Efa Dwyfor-Clark
(Clwb Pel Rwyd Brynrefail)
Milla Crew (Eastside)Hanna Jones
(Clwb Pel Rwyd Brynrefail)
Mali Walker-Hunt (Wizards)Isabella Caesar (CTK)Harriet Roberts (Chester)
Sophie Thomas (Llantrisant)Hallie Brand (Chester)  Cara Cooper (Mold)

The three non-travelling reserves for the competition are:

  • Lily Jones (Merlins)
  • Lucie Ruttley (CTK)
  • Jasmine Gibbins (Torfaen)

The squad features some of the brightest prospects from our U15 National Academy Programme, and will be led by Head Coach Tricia Sterling, supported by Assistant Coach Lisa Power and Team Manager Kerri Bradley. Wales U15 will compete against the following opposition in the School Games:

  • Team Bath
  • Manchester Thunder
  • Saracens Mavericks
  • Scotland
  • Leeds Rhinos
  • Northeast Phoenix
  • Surrey Storm
  • London Pulse
  • Severn Stars
  • Loughborough Lightening
  • Central Warriors

You can follow their progress during the School Games via the School Games social media.

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