Chelsea Pitman, the 2018 Commonwealth Games gold medallist, returns to Jess Thirlby’s squad for their forthcoming Tests against Uganda; watch all three Tests live on Sky Sports on October 5, 8 and 9
Last Updated: 20/09/22 10:48am
Chelsea Pitman won gold with England on the Gold Coast in 2018
Chelsea Pitman returns to the Vitality Roses squad for England’s forthcoming series against Uganda, live on Sky Sports.
England will play their first Tests since this summer’s Commonwealth Games by hosting the She Cranes over three dates in October.
The first Test will be held on Nottingham on October 5, before two further Tests take place at the Copper Box Arena in London on October 8 and 9.
Pitman was recently announced as one of London Pulse’s new signings for the 2023 Vitality Netball Superleague season, swapping a place as a training partner in Suncorp Super Netball for England’s elite competition.
The mid-courter, who won a Commonwealth Games gold medal with England in 2018, brings experience and flair to Jess Thirlby’s attack-end for this series.
Vitality Roses: Imogen Allison, Eleanor Cardwell, Sophie Drakeford-Lewis, Zara Everitt, Funmi Fadoju, Alice Harvey, Hannah Joseph, Laura Malcolm, Natalie Panagarry, Tash Pavelin, Chelsea Pitman, Ellie Rattu, Paige Reed, Olivia Tchine and Fran Williams.
England’s Vitality Roses – October and November fixtures
| Wednesday, October 5 | England vs Uganda | Nottingham |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, October 8 | England vs Uganda | London |
| Sunday, October 9 | England vs Uganda | London |
| Wednesday, October 26 | Australia vs England | Newcastle |
| Sunday, October 30 | Australia vs England | Sydney |
| Thursday, November 3 | Australia vs England | Brisbane |
