Injury blow for Kia Magic

Press Release April 5, 2013

Injury has ruled midcourter Jess Tuki out of contention for Kia Magic’s ANZ Championship netball clash against West Coast Fever in Perth on Sunday.

A heavy fall during training yesterday (Thursday) resulted in Tuki fracturing a small bone in her elbow.

Now sporting a cast, Tuki will travel with the team to Perth today and is expected to be out of action for 3-5 weeks. Kia Magic have opted not to replace Tuki for Sunday and will go into the game with a match-day 11 instead of the usual 12.

Showing impressive form in Kia Magic’s opening two games, the lofty wing attack suffered a similar blow last year when a back injury forced her to the sidelines for several weeks.

``I’m really disappointed for Jess,’’ coach Noeline Taurua said. ``She’s worked really hard and was starting to look very good.

``I look forward to her coming back strongly and in the meantime, where possible, she will still take an active part in our trainings.’’

Jane Hunt
Kia Magic media liaison
Ph: 021-107-0287