THE preparation of Mollymook’s Kalindi Commerford, Gerringong’s Grace Stewart and their Hockeyroos for the upcoming 2018 Women’s World Cup in London remains on track, after a 2-1 practice match win over Great Britain on Wednesday.
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Australia, who defeated India 3-nil in a practice match on Monday, proved too strong ahead of the World Cup which starts on Saturday.
Newcomer Rosie Malone, who hails from the Gold Coast, opened the scoring in the first quarter.
Great Britain levelled from a second quarter penalty corner but the Hockeyroos restored their lead through Armidale defender Georgina Morgan.
Morgan is set to make her first official appearance for Australia in more than 12 months at the World Cup following a long-term foot injury.
Australia begins their World Cup campaign against Japan on Sunday (AEST).
The Hockeyroos, who were World Cup runners-up in 2014, are in pool D against Japan, Belgium and New Zealand.
