Netball: IoM squad named for world cup qualifiers

Manx side heading to Glasgow later this month

The Isle of Man has named its first squad for the European Netball World Cup Qualifiers this month.

Twelve players along with three reserves will represent the Manx Rams as they battle for a spot at the 2023 Netball World Cup which will take place in Cape Town, South Africa.

Ashley Hall will captain the Island squad with Rachel Johnstone taking up the role of vice-captain.

Meanwhile, the qualifiers will be held from the 12-16 October at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow, Scotland.

As part of that, the Isle of Man will come up against Scotland, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Wales and Gibraltar.

The top two sides at the end of the qualifiers will proceed to the world cup next year.

The full Isle of Man team to travel to Glasgow is listed below:

Alice Cross
Becca Cooke
Rhian Evans
Ashley Hall (C)
Aalish Harris
Rachel Johnstone (VC)
Kat Keeling
Zoe Kirkham
Cassidy Pizzey
Lydia Shaw
Paige Skillicorn
Natalie Swales

Holly Hennessy (Reserve)
Eliana Kneen (Reserve)
Kenzie Pizzey (Reserve)