Saturday 28 April 2018 13:02, UK
Team Bath Netball will be looking for an instant reaction when they take on benecosMavericks at London's Copper Box Arena on Sunday, live on Sky Sports Mix from 5pm.
The Blue & Gold could do nothing to stop defending champions Wasps notch up their ninth straight win at the weekend, but will be boosted by the return of captain Eboni Beckford-Chambers, who missed the 60-44 reverse following her key role in England's Commonwealth Games victory.
Third-placed Mavericks also suffered a 54-41 defeat to Loughborough Lightning on their return to action after the Games, and Team Bath head coach Anna Stembridge expects a tough challenge as both teams seek a return to winning ways.
"We have set the girls a challenge because we know Mavs are going to give us a tough contest," she said.
"There is a lot of history between the two franchises and there have been some great games over the years, so I would expect this to be no different.
"Both teams will be looking to bounce back quickly and the fact it is taking place at the Copper Box, on the London Olympic Park, gives it an extra dimension. This will be our first regular Superleague fixture there and it is always a wonderful venue to play at.
"It's a good opportunity for our London-based fans who might not be able to get to the Team Bath Arena regularly to come and cheer us on, it would be great to see plenty of Blue and Gold in the crowd."
Stembridge is pleased to have her skipper available again.
"It was important we respected the recommendations of the England coaching team and look after Eboni, her wellbeing and duty of care is paramount to us," she added.
"It's not just about the now, it's about making sure she is in peak condition for the rest of the season.
"It's been so good to have the whole squad back together this week, the girls are buzzing."
Coverage gets underway from 5pm on Sky Sports Mix, channel 287, which is free for all Sky customers.
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