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    Former Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander believes Netball Australia will welcome a proposal to include Aotearoa in their Super Netball domestic competition

    Former Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander believes Netball Australia will welcome a proposal to include Aotearoa in their Super Netball domestic competition


    Reports suggest Netball New Zealand have applied for three franchise licenses, which will end the ANZ Premiership as we know it.

    It would allow top athletes to get international exposure without affecting their Silver Ferns eligibility.

    Alexander says it's a global netball family.



    Hear the full interview on Sportstalk.

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     Other Rugby News
     19 Jan: Don't be surprised if the coaching nous of Scott Robertson is lured to the UK
     18 Jan: Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has posted a cryptic message on social media following speculation linking his assistant Tony Brown with a move to the All Blacks
     17 Jan: Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty is being remembered for his bravery on the rugby field and ability to energise a crowd
     17 Jan: Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty has died
     17 Jan: Jeff Wilson is backing his former Otago and test teammate Jamie Joseph to take on the mantle of All Blacks coach
     17 Jan: Munster rugby coach Clayton McMillan insists he is committed to the Irish province in the wake of the All Blacks job becoming vacant
     17 Jan: Jeff Wilson believes it was firmly the right call for New Zealand Rugby to remove Scott Robertson as All Blacks coach
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