Wales most capped netball player Suzy Drane has announced her retirement from International netball after 20 years of representing her country, as reported on Wednesday, 21 December 2022.
I wanted to share some news, after 20 years representing Wales I am retiring from international netball. It has been an amazing journey and I am excited for my next chapter! I am incredibly grateful for the experiences, memories, people and travels along the way 🏴🫶🏻🏐😊 pic.twitter.com/hyBHQn5p2f
— Suzy Drane (@SuzyDrane) December 21, 2022
In a series of twitter posts Drane wrote, “It has been an amazing journey and I am excited for the next chapter! I am incredibly grateful for the experiences memories, people and travels along the way.”
The 31-year-old has made 125 appearances for her country, making her the most capped player.
🏴 Wales' most capped ever netball player is retiring
After a remarkable 1⃣2⃣5⃣ appearances for @WalesNetball_, the @cardiffmet lecturer @SuzyDrane has announced she has finished playing & will now focus on her family life & academic career
📺Watch full video on thread below⤵️ pic.twitter.com/LjLKA8kONz
— Cardiff Met Sport TV (@CMetSportTV) December 21, 2022
In June 2019, Drane reached her 100th-cap milestone, after captaining her team to a 72-53 win over Grenada.
She made her debut back in 2005 against Jamaica and has played in three World Cups and four Commonwealth Games.
The Welsh co-captain ends off her career having helped Wales qualify for the 2023 Netball World Cup, that is set to take place in Cape Town, South Africa.
Photo 1 Caption: Wales most capped netball player Suzy Drane has announced her retirement from International netball after 20 years of representing her country, as reported on Wednesday 21 December 2022. Photo: Suzy Drane (Twitter)
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