The Fast5 World Series will feature the world's best teams and you can watch the action live on Sky Sports Mix & Sky Sports Arena
Sunday 29 October 2017 13:24, UK
Ama Agbeze will lead England's attempt to win the Fast5 Netball World Series at Melbourne's Hisense Arena this weekend, live on Sky Sports.
The England Roses have one of the more experienced squads with Abgeze, Rachel Dunn, Geva Mentor and Jo Harten leading their bid against reigning champions New Zealand, Australia, last year's bronze medallists Malawi, Jamaica and South Africa.
The New Zealand Ferns will be aiming to claim their fifth straight title and the side will be lead by coach Kiri Wills and captain Storm Purvis.
"We've selected an exciting mix of players who will bring plenty of speed, flair and creativity," Wills said. "Fast5 is an exciting product and that's how we'll be hoping to play - we're going over there to win the title.
"The atmosphere at Fast5 is amazing; the Kiwi supporters really get behind us and get into the spirit of the event. We can't wait!"
Fast5 netball features dynamic rules changes, including; five players-a-side, shortened quarters, multiple point shots, double point power plays and super shots!
All six teams will play six 24-minute games across the two-day series with each team featuring on both days of competition and finals will be held on Sunday.
Catch the action from the Fast5 Netball World Series, live Sky Sports Arena & Sky Sports Mix, from 3am on Saturday, October 28 and Sky Sports Arena & Sky Sports Mix, from 3am on Sunday, October 29 with a repeat at 9.30am.
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