LOCAL NETBALL COACH Winston Nevers believes Jamaica will today do something they have never done in international netball - defeat world champions Australia.
Both teams meet at the GC Foster College this afternoon at 4:30 in the third practice match of the Aussies' two-week tour
"I think Jamaica will beat Australia in the next game. I really think so," said Nevers, who guided Jamalco to the JNA/JNBS Open League netball title this season.
"Australia is an excellent side but they have flaws and I believe the Jamaican coach has picked up on these weak areas and will capitalise on it.
"The match the other day (Sunday) was very close and with a little more effort I'm sure the home girls will win this game," added Nevers, giving his opinion at the end of yesterday's practice match between a Berger Select team and the Australians at GC Foster College. The visitors won 75-28.
Australia will have their full compliment of players to pick, choose and refuse from with substitute shooter Sharelle McMahon back in uniform.
McMahon suffered a mild ankle injury during the team's match against a select Jamaica Under-21 side last Friday but has been ruled fit to play by the team's physiotherapist Leanne MacHielse.
Aussie coach Jill McIntosh is again looking forward to the encounter with the local seniors.
"After Sunday's match I'm sure the next is going to be tough. Today's (yesterday's) game gave us an opportunity to try more combinations and give us some options.
"We're certainly looking forward to meeting the Jamaicans again. We're curious to see what they have in store for us this time," she said.
