Pepes net Ovia, Tulapi for rep duties

Under-21 players Serena Ovia and Jeperth Tulapi have been rewarded for their outstanding performances in the three-game series against the Singapore U21 netball team with a call up to the senior Pepes side.
They have already made appearances for the senior team during the Pacific Games last year and an invitational series early this year.
Other players making a comeback to the national team include Marie Ottio and Rayleen Andrew.
A notable omission is Tiata Baldwin who has withdrawn due to a knee injury.
The Pepes are currently ranked 15th in the world and need to participate in strategic ranking events between now and April 2017 to make the final 12-member team for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Netball PNG plans to host at least two international test series over the next six months in Port Moresby to qualify for the Commonwealth Games.  Pepes: Lua Rikis, Marie Ottio, Rayleen Andrew, Jeperth Tulapi, Jacky Lahari, Neritha Adula, Winnie Mavara and Shana Dringo, Kilala Owen, Serena Ovia, Tau Galewa, and Nancy Kapi.