Silver Ferns v Jamaica: Hamilton leg cancelled as travel disruption continues, Netball NZ hopeful of Auckland rescheduling

The Silver Ferns' Taini Jamison Trophy series against Jamaica has taken another hit, with two Hamilton tests cancelled.

Instead, Netball NZ plans to move the two cancelled fixtures to Auckland, pending details on Jamaica's arrival in Aotearoa.

The three-test series was originally scheduled to begin this weekend, but the team's passports have not returned from Washington, where US visas were issued, leaving the Kiwi netballers without opponents.

The third test at Auckland next Wednesday remains locked in, with revised dates for remaining two encounters be confirmed as soon as possible.

All ticketholders for the Hamilton matches will be refunded.

"With all the disruption and the delays that have occurred, the move to one city provides us some certainty about the Cadbury Netball Series," said Netball NZ chief commercial officer David Cooper. "We believe playing all matches in Auckland will help alleviate the challenges we are facing with rescheduling. 

"We want to thank our supporters for getting behind the Silver Ferns and hope they can still enjoy the series between two of the best netball teams in the world playing for a very special trophy."

Timing of Jamaica's expected arrival in New Zealand remains unclear.

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