New Zealand head coach Anthea Stringer has finalised her team for the WBSC U-15 Women's Softball World Cup, which will take place from 19-30 October at the Komazawa Olympic Park Sports Complex in Tokyo, Japan.
“We are excited to work alongside these talented young athletes, to challenge them, support them and allow them the learnings to develop into the best they can be,” Stringer said. “We have a lot of work to put in before October, but we are committed to doing it together.”
New Zealand Roster:
- Kim-Marie Aurupa-Rakanui
- Cori Batts
- Bella Coxson
- Cheyenne Freeman
- Yvanni Gibson
- Angela Harrison
- Jaimee Hoani
- Jessie Jackson
- Ella Ma’afu Poi
- Janaiya Nathan-Kaihau
- Tui Panui
- Ava Prescott
- Mikaera Rountree
- Safira Schultz
- Maggie Shields
- Trinity Waiwiri-Toka
The naming of the world cup team comes after the squad attended two days of activities and participation in the recent Easter Classic in Auckland.
In March 2022, New Zealand had announced a 41-player preliminary roster.
The first-ever WBSC U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup will be played in three Tokyo stadiums: Komazawa Olympic Park Sports Complex Baseball Stadium in Setagaya Ward; Ota Stadium in Ota Ward; and Setagaya City Okura Sports Center Baseball Ground.
