Silver Ferns captain Casey Kopua has announced her retirement from international netball.
Kopua retires from international netball as the Silver Ferns most capped captain, leading the team in 77 tests, and has played at three Netball World Cups and three Commonwealth Games.
Making her her debut in 2005 at the age of 20 against Barbados, Kopua took over the Silver Ferns captaincy four years later in 2009.
Over her career, Kopua has fought her way back from serious injury and this year returned to the court with the WBOP Magic following the birth of her first child.
“I am loving my time with the Magic and am excited to be part of the ANZ Premiership, but I feel the time is right to retire from the international game,” Kopua said.
“It has been an honour and a privilege to wear the Black Dress. The memories and friends I have made I will always treasure, but this is the right decision for me and my family.
“Netball will always be a part of my life, but for now I look forward to seeing the Silver Ferns continue to grow under the leadership of Katrina and Maria as they look to the Commonwealth Games and Netball World Cup – I’ll be cheering loudly with the rest of the country!”
