The Fast5 World Netball Series begins tomorrow in Melbourne. Netball writer Jeff Cheshire looks at New Zealand’s chances and explains just what Fast5 is. Looks light in the midcourt, with only youngsters Gina Crampton and Sam Sinclair as genuine options and Phoenix Karaka expected to provide cover if needed. Southern flavourThe Southern Steel is well-represented with Crampton, Jamie Hume, Storm Purvis, Selby-Rickit and Jane Watson all involved in the 2016 set-up. OpponentsSaturday: 3.15pm v England; 5.30pm v South Africa; 7.45pm v AustraliaSunday: 1.45pm v Jamaica; 3.15pm v Malawi.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 27, 2016 17:09 UTC