Nicci Daly (pictured in action for Loreto) and Audrey O’Flynn are both in line for international debuts while Julia O’Halloran could return after a year’s absence.
Speaking about the fixtures, Muller said: “The matches against Belgium will be our first competitive international matches since the European championships in August last year.
“I was very happy with our progress in the week long training camp in Spain and the team are looking forward to playing international matches.
“Belgium are an emerging force in European hockey and have recently attained A division status. The matches will be very competitive and good preparation for the World Cup qualifiers in April this year.”
Ireland will play on Friday and Sunday in games currently scheduled to be played in Nivelles though this could change depending on the weather situation.
Ireland squad: Emma Clarke (Leicester), Bridget Cleland (Ballymoney), Lizzie Colvin (Loreto), Nicci Daly (Loreto), Roisin Flinn (Old Alex), Mary Goode (Bray), Louisa Healy (Loreto), Michelle Harvey (Pegasus), Lisa Jacob (UCD), Rachel Mulligan (Armagh), Audrey O'Flynn (UCC), Shirley McCay (Dragons), Julia O'Halloran (UCC),
Cliodhna Sargent (Cork Harlequins), Niamh Small (Loreto), Emma Smyth (Railway Union), Nikki Symmons (Loreto)
4 comments:
Congratulations to the two girls. Well deserved.
Great to see Nicci and Audrey being called up for their first full international caps. This is a great reward for both girls who have been training hard at regional level with the Irish players for several months.
Well done, congrats Nicky Daly on your selection for the Irish Team. Mary Brennan, Glenanne
pity some of the girls will miss the leinster final.
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