Robertson and Cochrane named GB women’s Pro League squad

Scotland’s Sarah Robertson and Nicki Cochrane have been selected to represent Great Britain women in the new FIH Pro League against New Zealand, Australia and China.

The GB squad will tour the three countries as they get their FIH Pro League campaign underway.

It’s an excellent achievement for the Scots who will travel to take part in the ground breaking new tournament. Amy Costello sadly had to withdraw due to a thumb injury.

Scotland now has four athletes selected for the FIH Pro League with Alan Forsyth and Lee Morton named in the GB men’s squad.

Cochrane and Robertson have both been supported by Winning Students, who share this success, in recent times to balance their education with their high performance commitments, and have gone onto play at the very highest level.

As Acting Head Coach for the women’s squad before the appointment of Mark Hager, David Ralph commented: “It’s a wonderful opportunity for an exciting team to showcase what they are capable of, to perform against some of the best teams in the world, and set us on our path as GB for the qualification process for the Olympics.

“Hopefully there will be a big crowd and good atmosphere at the games. We’re in this sport to play in big events, every one of these games is very important, we’re going into their back yard and we’re excited about delivering on the pitch.

“The FIH Pro League is incredibly important on two fronts. Firstly as an event in itself and a revolution for the sport. Secondly, this year it plays a key part in Olympic qualification so we’re very excited about playing our first games in the tournament.”

New coach Mark Hager will meet up with the squad in New Zealand ahead of the first game, and will share coaching responsibilities with David Ralph and Kevin Johnson as he gets to know the players for the first time.

The new FIH Pro League has started in fine fashion, with 31 goals in the first six women’s and men’s matches. Great Britain’s men secured a superb 6-5 win in their first game, coming from 4-1 down to beat Spain in Valencia.

GB Women Squad

Giselle Ansley (ENG)

Grace Balsdon (ENG)

Nikki Cochrane (SCO)

Emily Defroand (ENG)

Sarah Evans (ENG)

Tess Howard (ENG)

Holly Hunt (ENG)

Sarah Jones (WAL)

Hannah Martin (ENG)

Holly Munro (ENG)*

Lizzie Neal (ENG)

Lily Owsley (ENG)

Hollie Pearne-Webb (Capt) (ENG)

Suzy Petty (ENG)

Jo Hunter (ENG)

Ellie Rayer (ENG)

Sarah Robertson (SCO)

Erica Sanders (ENG)

Amy Tennant (ENG)

Anna Toman (ENG)

*Holly Munro will join up with the squad ahead of the Australia fixture.

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