Three Scots who have played for Edinburgh clubs have been named in the 20-strong Great Britain squad to travel to Rosario face Argentina in February.
Glasgow-born Nicola Cochrane and Amy Costello from Edinburgh would make their debuts if selected and Sarah Robertson, who is originally from Selkirk in the Borders, has already played for Great Britain.
The athletes, who have all appeared for Edinburgh clubs, will play world the No 3 ranked side in a five-match Test series between the 10 and 17 February.
Danny Kerry, the head coach, is using this trip to widen the level of experience in his squad and Maddie Hinch and Lily Owsley are not selected as a result.
Kerry explained: “We have deliberately selected a GB squad, despite the proximity of the Commonwealth Games, to allow us to give experiential developmental opportunity of playing a world leading team to athletes early enough in the Olympic cycle.
“We look forward to seeing how those who will receive new GB caps rise to the opportunity and understand the developmental journey ahead.
“Argentina is my and for many of the squad, favourite place to go and play test match hockey. The crowds are passionate and knowledgeable and we are treated warmly by all.”
Great Britain: Giselle Ansley, Sophie Bray, Nicola Cochrane, Amy Costello and Sarah Robertson (all Scotland), Alex Danson (capt), Emily Defroand, Sarah Haycroft, Jo Hunter, Hannah Martin, Shona McCallin. Hollie Pearne-Webb, Ellie Rayer, Zoe Shipperley, Rose Thomas (Wales), Anna Toman, Susannah Townsend, Laura Unsworth, Ellie Watton, Nicola White
Experienced news, business, arts, sport and travel journalist. Food critic and managing editor of a well-established food and travel website. Also a magazine editor of publications with circulations of up to 200,000 and managing director of a long-established PR/marketing company with a string of blue-chip clients in its CV. Former communications lecturer at a Scottish university and social media specialist for a string of successful and busy SMEs.
