Dee Bolakoro
Sergeant Dee Bolakoro was part of the Fiji World Cup squad in 2019 (Picture: Alligin Photography).
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Army netball star gets Fiji call-up for Netball World Cup

Dee Bolakoro
Sergeant Dee Bolakoro was part of the Fiji World Cup squad in 2019 (Picture: Alligin Photography).

Army netball star Sergeant Dee Bolakoro has been selected for Fiji's Netball World Cup squad which is set to take place in Cape Town, South Africa.

Sgt Bolakoro's selection comes after she played an instrumental role in helping the British Army retain their Inter Services Netball title earlier this year, as well as securing a UK Armed Forces win against Wales' under-21 team.

She also played for Fiji at the 2019 Netball World Cup which was held in Liverpool.

Fiji will play in Group A in the pool stages alongside Tonga, Zimbabwe and 2019 runners-up, Australia. 

The 2023 Netball World Cup gets under way in Cape Town on 28 Julyand runs until 6 August.

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