Reinga BloxhamThe best of New Zealand is set to take on the best of Australia — and it is happening in the South. The Southern Steel, which won the inaugural ANZ premiership for New Zealand teams earlier this year, is set to take on Sunshine Coast Lightning, the winner of the Australian domestic competition. The sides will play two matches — the first at the Edgar Centre on March 15 next year, a Thursday night. Sunshine Coast Lightning is coached by Noeline Taurua, who coached the Steel in 2016. Bloxham said the Lightning encounters would form a vital part of the team’s preparation for its ANZ Premiership title defence.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 20, 2017 16:07 UTC