The naming of the world cup teams comes after the squad attended two days of activities and participation in the recent Easter Classic in Auckland.

Stringer say’s “We are excited to work alongside these talented young athletes, to challenge them, support them and allow them the learnings to develop into the best they can be. We have a lot of work to put in before October, but we are committed to doing it together.”

The New Zealand Developing Sox Team to compete at the WBSC U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup in Japan.

Jaimee Hoani (North Harbour), Janaiya Nathan-Kaihau, Trinity Waiwiri-Toka (Counties Manukau), Ava Prescott, Cori Batts, Ella Ma’afu Poi, Tui Panui, Jessie Jackson, Mikaera Rountree, Cheyenne Freeman (Auckland), Maggie Shields, Angela Harrison, Bella Coxson, Safira Schultz, Kim-Marie Aurupa-Rakanui (Hutt Valley), Yvanni Gibson (Queensland)