Georgina Morgan named in Hockeyroos side for Oceania Cup

The Armidale product has been named in a team filled with youth and experience for next month's Oceania Cup in Rockhampton, which will double as the Olympic qualifiers.

Hockeyroos head coach Paul Gaudoin has welcomed back Lily Brazel, Jane Claxton, Mariah Williams and veteran defender Jodie Kenny for the best-of-three match series against New Zealand, the trio having missed the recent Tokyo Test Event, which Morgan and Tamworth's Kate Jenner were involved in, through injury.

"There were some players who were unlucky to miss out but we're confident with the group we have selected that they can get the job done," said Gaudoin.

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Gaudoin believes the Hockeyroos' participation at the event in Japan has given his team an excellent lead in to the Oceania Cup, having played four matches in five days in hot conditions. The Olympic qualifiers will see the Hockeyroos play three matches in four days against the Black Sticks women.

"Our entire year has been built around ensuring we are in the best possible condition and give ourselves the best opportunity to beat New Zealand at the Oceania Cup and qualify for the Olympics," Gaudoin said.

"Competing at the Tokyo Test Event has given us some excellent match conditioning and been great preparation for what awaits us in Rockhampton."

"We got through the four games in five days in Japan relatively unscathed which is pleasing. It was pretty taxing so it was great preparation heading into this tournament."

The Hockeyroos' opening match against the Black Sticks is on Thursday September 5.