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Four Northern Stars players have been named in the Silver Ferns squad for the Netball Quad Series in London next month.

Gina Crampton will captain the side which also features shooter Maia Wilson, versatile midcourter Mila Reuelu-Buchanan and a return for Kayla Johnson.

It will be the first time that Reuelu-Buchanan has represented the national team.

Coach Dame Noeline Taurua said the Netball Quad Series would be a key step in their journey to next year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

“We’ve got our eyes on the Commonwealth Games and with only seven months to go we cannot underestimate the importance of this Netball Quad Series,” Taurua said.

“We have an opportunity to play three other world-class teams and build on what we have already achieved this year.

“This may also be the only chance that we have to work through some of the logistics that come with overseas travel and what our athletes will face when it comes to July’s Commonwealth Games, so we need to ensure we take all of the learnings both on and off court with the goal of getting the best out of the Silver Ferns in seven months.”