You just can’t keep a good woman down. After a cruel professional blow last year saw Cathrine Tuivaiti questioning her future in netball, the former Silver Fern is the picture of triumph as she chats to Woman’s Day, having just been announced in the Tonga Tala squad for this month’s Netball World Cup – an invitation that took Cat quite by surprise.
“To be asked to be a part of such a historic moment for our people is humbling,” she says. “This group is special. I can’t believe my family and I get to join this part of the story. I’m absolutely excited and truly believe we can add some spice.