Focus on youth
THREE youngsters are poised to make their international debuts when the Hockeyroos take on Korea in Perth today.
With captain Madonna Blyth, Casey Sablowski and Kellie White all sidelined as they recover from injuries, coach Adam Commens has called up newcomers Laura Barden, Madison Fitzpatrick and Stephanie Kershaw for the three-Test series.
The games, to be played today, tomorrow and Tuesday, will give the Hockeyroos an opportunity to finetune before of the Oceania Cup in New Zealand in October, the World League final in Argentina in December and the Rio Olympics.