Sarah Klau named in Constellation Cup netball squad after assault
Sarah Klau pleaded guilty to assault. But Australia kept her in the squad for the Constellation Cup against New Zealand.
Klau was fined $5,000 by Netball Australia. She also got a two-match ban, suspended for 12 months.
She kicked a security guard outside a Sydney pub when denied entry. She failed to tell Netball Australia about the incident before the Commonwealth Games.
Klau has earned 67 caps since her 2019 debut. Constellation Cup matches begin on 18 October.
Australia travels to Auckland to face New Zealand. Marinkovich's squad core stays unchanged from the Games.
- $5,000
- Fine
- 67
- International caps
- October 18
- Constellation Cup start
- 14 players
- Squad size
Why it mattersThe decision shows Netball Australia will overlook punished wrongdoing if the player is valued by the national team.
AustraliaAustralian netball fans will see Klau back in action in the Constellation Cup series, one of the sport's marquee competitions.
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