Central Pulse must again dig deep into their squad, if they hope to maintain their unbeaten lead atop the ANZ Premiership.
Silver Ferns shooter Amelia Walmsley has joined the walking wounded, after suffering a knee injury in their win over Mainland Tactix last weekend.
Scans have revealed ligament damage that will keep her out of action for up to eight weeks, which may see her return for the final week of the regular season.
More to come