She has hardly put a foot wrong over the past three years, but Taurua has a huge challenge to turn this team around. The influential midcourter’s absence over the past two years has been dubbed as a large reason for the team’s struggles. However, perhaps a fresh take from an experienced star might help get things heading back in the right direction. Experience has returned, but there will be plenty of youngsters involved in the national set up over the coming months. If a handful of those could shine and take the next step, it would go a long way towards filling some holes.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 14, 2018 17:15 UTC