Welsh netball have named 16 players in the long squad for the two-test series against New Zealand in Cardiff this month.

The long squad will be reduced to 12 for the matches against the Silver Ferns – ranked No 2 in the world – at the Ice Arena Wales on February 7th and 8th.

Wales, ranked No 8 in the world, have yet to beat New Zealand who are visiting the country for the first time in 20 years.

The final squad will be named on February 6th.

Wales long squad:
Sara Bell
Fern Davies
Suzy Drane
Bethan Dyke
Chloe James
Clare Jones
Kyra Jones
Nia Jones
Lateisha Kidner
Chelsea Lewis
Kelly Morgan
Cara Lea Moseley
Eleanor Roberts
Georgia Rowe
Leila Thomas
Amanda Varey