Shannon Saunders (left) takes over the Steel captaincy this year from former co-captain Te Huinga Reo Selby-Rickit (right) under coach Reinga Bloxham (centre).PHOTO: SUPPLIEDShannon Saunders is not over-thinking her new role. The midcourter will be one of the few familiar faces on court when the Southern Steel begins its ANZ Premiership season today against the Mainland Tactix. "I don’t think it really adds too much pressure, I already put a lot on myself to perform anyway. "Just trying to be a bit more vocal and trying to support the girls as much as I can. Saunders said it was more a feeling of excitement among the new group, rather than one of nerves.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 16, 2021 17:05 UTC