Squad: Sacha Arnold (c), Alexis Arnold, Heidi Clouston, Lilah Cowan, Luce Dawson, Elise Dill-Russell, Lucy Easton, Freya Jemmett, Samantha Knight, Lily Rumball, Annalise Sloan, Pippa Ussher.

Coaches / Staff: Paul Knight, Robin Brown.

Dates - 11-13 December

Venue - Lincoln University

Christchurch Girls’ High School return to Venus Cup for a tenth time, and impressively their fifth consecutive appearance.

CGHS most recently won the tournament in 2020 and finished as runners-up in 2022, following a last over thriller against eventual champions, Epsom Girls Grammar.

CGHS hold the advantage of having eight returning players from the 2022 nationals in their squad, who will be aware of what is required to win the tournament.

Captain Sacha Arnold and Lucy Easton will be key figures with the bat for CGHS and will look to build on decent outings at the 2022 nationals.

Article added: Thursday 07 December 2023