Diamonds name Klau for Constellation Cup squad
Diamonds goalkeeper Sarah Klau is named in Australia's squad for the Constellation Cup, despite being sanctioned by the sport's national governing body.
The Diamonds netball team has confirmed their Constellation Cup squad, which will compete against New Zealand in four Tests next month. The 14-player roster was released on Tuesday, just days after goalkeeper Sarah Klau was fined and banned for assault. Klau, 31, accepted guilt for kicking a security guard outside a Sydney pub while intoxicated and should have disclosed the incident to Netball Australia before competing in the Commonwealth Games in July.
She received a $5,000 fine and a suspended two-match ban. Despite her recent transgressions, Klau remains in the squad, which includes 67 caps for Australia. Returning player Sophie Dwyer aims to redeem herself after missing the Commonwealth Games bronze-medal match against England, where she missed a crucial shot. The squad features key players Jo Weston, Jessie Grenvold, Amy Parmenter, and Donnell Wallam, who returned from reserve roles in Glasgow.
The Constellation Cup commences on October 18 in Auckland, with the Diamonds set to face the Commonwealth Games champions. The team roster includes Kiera Austin, Courtney Bruce, Sophie Garbin, Matilda Garrett, Georgie Horjus, Cara Koenen, Kate Moloney, Amy Parmenter, Jamie-Lee Price, and Liz Watson.
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