2023 Taini Jamison Trophy Series

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2023 Taini Jamison Trophy Series
Tournament details
Host countryFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Dates24–30 September 2023
Teams2
TV partner(s) Sky Sport (New Zealand)
Sky Sports (UK/Ireland)
SportsMax
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand (11th title)
Runner-upFlag of England.svg  England
Tournament statistics
Matches played3
Top scorer(s) Ameliaranne Ekenasio
Netball.svg  79/87 (91%)
  2022
2024 

The 2023 Taini Jamison Trophy Series, also known as the 2023 Cadbury Netball Series, was the 13th Taini Jamison Trophy series. It featured New Zealand playing England in three netball test matches, played in September 2023. [1] [2] The New Zealand team were coached by Noeline Taurua and captained by Ameliaranne Ekenasio. [3] England were coached by Liana Leota and co-captained by Sophie Drakeford-Lewis and Halimat Adio. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] Before the series started, England faced criticism from Netball New Zealand and Taurua for selecting an understrength "B team". [9] [10] [11] [12] However they subsequently defeated New Zealand 55–54 in the opening test. [8] [13] [14] New Zealand eventually won the series 2–1. [15] [16] [17] [18] The series was broadcast live on Sky Sport in New Zealand, on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom and Ireland, on SportsMax in the Caribbean and on YouTube. [2] [8] [13] [19] [20]

Contents

Squads

New Zealand

New Zealand roster
PlayersCoaches
NamePosDOBHeightClubNatCaps
Karin Burger WD, GD, GK (1993-04-12)12 April 1993 (aged 30)1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) Mainland Tactix
Ameliaranne Ekenasio  (c)GA, GS (1991-01-11)11 January 1991 (aged 32)1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 63
Maddy Gordon C, WA, WD (2000-01-16)16 January 2000 (aged 23)1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) Central Pulse
Kate Heffernan WD, C, WA (1999-10-07)7 October 1999 (aged 23)1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) Southern Steel
Kelly Jury GK, GD (1996-10-22)22 October 1996 (aged 26)1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) Central Pulse
Phoenix Karaka  (vc)GK, GD (1993-11-06)6 November 1993 (aged 29)1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) Northern Mystics 58
Tiana Metuarau GA, WA, GS (2001-01-15)15 January 2001 (aged 22)1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Central Pulse
Mila Reuelu-BuchananWA, C (1998-05-11)11 May 1998 (aged 25)1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) Northern Stars
Whitney Souness C, WA (1995-11-12)12 November 1995 (aged 27)1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) Central Pulse
Jane Watson GK, GD (1990-03-07)7 March 1990 (aged 33)1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) Mainland Tactix
Amelia WalmsleyGS, GA (2004-01-31)31 January 2004 (aged 19)1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) Central Pulse
Maia Wilson GS, GA (1997-09-21)21 September 1997 (aged 26)1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) Northern Stars
Head coach



Notes
  • (c) Captain
  • (cc) Co-captain
  • (vc) Vice-captain
  • Star of life gold.svg Injury / maternity leave
  • (TRP) Temporary Replacement Player

Sources: [3] [16] [8] [19] [21]

Debuts

England

England roster
PlayersCoaches
NamePosDOBHeightClubNatCaps
Halimat Adio (cc)GD, GK, WD (1998-01-27)27 January 1998 (aged 25)1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) London Pulse
Ella BowenGD, GK, WD (2002-01-01)1 January 2002 (aged 21)1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) Manchester Thunder
Amy Carter (vc)C, WD (1998-10-28)28 October 1998 (aged 24)1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) Manchester Thunder
Sophie Drakeford-Lewis  (cc)GA, GS (1998-12-10)10 December 1998 (aged 24)1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) Surrey Storm
Sasha Glasgow GS, GA (1998-07-19)19 July 1998 (aged 25)1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) West Coast Fever
Alice HarveyGK, GD (2001-04-03)3 April 2001 (aged 22)1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Loughborough Lightning
Hannah JosephWA, C (1994-02-08)8 February 1994 (aged 29)1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) Loughborough Lightning
Elle McDonaldC, WA, WD (1994-09-16)16 September 1994 (aged 29)1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Leeds Rhinos
Berri NeilGA, GS (2003-02-12)12 February 2003 (aged 20)1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) London Pulse
Vicki OyesolaGD, WD (1998-01-16)16 January 1998 (aged 25)1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Leeds Rhinos
Jayda PechovaGD, GK (2004-08-21)21 August 2004 (aged 19)1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) Team Bath
Ellie RattuC, WD (2000-04-04)4 April 2000 (aged 23)1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) Saracens Mavericks
Alicia ScholesWA, C (2001-05-08)8 May 2001 (aged 22)1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) London Pulse
Emma ThackerGA, GS (2003-08-22)22 August 2003 (aged 20)1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Saracens Mavericks
Head coach
Assistant coach



Notes
  • (c) Captain
  • (cc) Co-captain
  • (vc) Vice-captain
  • Star of life gold.svg Injury / maternity leave
  • (TRP) Temporary Replacement Player

Sources: [4] [5] [8] [9] [16] [19]

Debuts

Match officials

Umpires
UmpireAssociation
Bronwen Adams Australia
Joshua Bowring Australia
Kate Wright Australia
Umpire Appointments Panel
UmpireAssociation
Kirsten Lloyd New Zealand
Janis Teesdale New Zealand

Source: [25]

Matches

First Test

24 September 2023
Stats
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 5455Flag of England.svg  England    Wolfbrook Arena
Scoring by quarter: 13–12, 23–29, 37–43, 54–55
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Netball.svg  39/41 (95%)
Maia Wilson Netball.svg  9/11 (82%)
Tiana Metuarau Netball.svg  6/7 (86%)
Sasha Glasgow Netball.svg  38/41 (93%)
Sophie Drakeford-Lewis Netball.svg  15/19 (79%)
Berri Neil Netball.svg  2/3 (67%)

Sources: [8] [13] [24] [26]

Second Test

27 September 2023
Stats
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 5736Flag of England.svg  England    Te Rauparaha Arena
Scoring by quarter: 17–7, 27–23, 39–30, 57–36
Amelia Walmsley Netball.svg  36/41 (88%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Netball.svg  21/23 (91%)
Berri Neil Netball.svg  18/24 (75%)
Sasha Glasgow Netball.svg  11/15 (73%)
Sophie Drakeford-Lewis Netball.svg  7/14 (50%)

Sources: [19] [20] [22] [27]

Third Test

30 September 2023
Stats
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 5952Flag of England.svg  England    Globox Arena
Scoring by quarter: 12–14, 27–24, 41–39, 59–52
Amelia Walmsley Netball.svg  40/44 (91%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio Netball.svg  19/23 (83%)
Berri Neil Netball.svg  26/32 (81%)
Sasha Glasgow Netball.svg  26/29 (90%)

Sources: [15] [16] [17] [18]

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