Lightning stars stay

SUNSHINE Coast Lightning will defend their national netball title en masse with all 10 players returning for 2018.

English captain Geva Mentor, South African Karla Mostert, mid-courter Laura Langman and fellow Kiwi Erena Mikaere will be the league of nations at the heart of it again.

Caitlin Bassett, a towering presence in the pulsating 65-48 Super Netball grand final victory last month, will return as the league’s most consistent goal shooter.

Her 589 goals at 94 per cent accuracy included 48 in the decider against GWS.