Netball NZ is opening the door to overseas-based Silver Ferns. 

They’ve updated their eligibility criteria, which means overseas players can be considered for national selection through a formal exemption process.  

Former Silver Fern Margaret Foster told Ryan Bridge that to represent your country on a national level, regardless of where they’re playing in the world. 

She says the best competition is currently in Australia, so playing overseas allows athletes to improve before bringing back their new skills to represent their country. 

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