The Silver Ferns will make a historic trip to Fiji in January next year and will play two tests against the Fiji Netball team and one against Samoa in an inaugural Oceania Tri Series.

It will be the first time the New Zealand netball team will compete in Fiji and the New Zealanders have committed to bringing 12 players to Suva.

Silver Ferns coach, Wai Taumaunu said she may look at bringing in some new players to Suva.

Taumaunu said traditionally they have put big scores on these teams, but it will be a good step in their World Cup build-up.

She said when they were in the early stages of negotiations, it became clear how important this is to Fiji.

Taumaunu said Netball Fiji is incredibly excited about hosting them.

While in Fiji, the Silver Ferns coaches will also offer their expertise to local Fijian coaches.

Fiji will play the Silver Ferns on the 19th and 22nd of January while Samoa will play the Silver Ferns on the 20th.

Fiji and Samoa will clash on 21st January.

Source: Radiosport