After settling into netball retirement for several months, former Silver Fern Claire Kersten has answered an SOS call from the injury-hit Central Pulse in the ANZ Premiership.

Kersten has rejoined the Pulse in the absence of midcourter Maddy Gordon, helping the Wellington-based team to the top position on the ladder after nine rounds.

She joined Adam Cooper ahead of a top of table showdown against the Tactix in Christchurch on Sunday afternoon.

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