Wollongong’s Tristan White has been welcomed back into the Kookaburras’ squad for the Men’s FIH World League Final in India next month while Albion Park’s Blake Govers has retained his spot.
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White wasn’t selected for the International Festival of Hockey earlier this month, but will get the chance to suit in green and gold again for the eight-nation tournament which runs from 1-10 December. White was one of six experienced players returning to the squad for the tournament.
“We’re pleased to welcome back a number of players who we gave the opportunity to freshen up during the International Festival of Hockey with a view to being in prime condition for the World League Final,” Kookaburras Head Coach Colin Batch said.
“We’re optimistic we’ll see positive results from giving them that opportunity to refresh before we take on some of the best teams in the world.”
Meanwhile, the Hockeyroos, featuring Gerringong’s Grace Stewart, hung on to claim to claim a tight win victory over Japan at Adelaide’s State Hockey Centre on Thursday night which helped clinch their three-match Test series.
The Hockeyroos won 2-1 game two on the back of first half goals from Madi Ratcliffe and Kathryn Slattery. Japan pressed hard in the second half with Shiho Tsujii pulling one back as they put Australia under intense pressure.
Australia did well to hang on for victory ahead of Saturday’s final Test against Japan from 2pm (local time) in Adelaide, having won the opener on Wednesday 5-1.