TOWNSVILLE star Stephanie Kershaw insists the new-look Hockeyroos can handle the pressure of performing at a home Commonwealth Games as they look to maintain their dominance of the tournament.
World number five Australia has claimed the past three gold medals, but face stiff opposition in England (second) and New Zealand (fourth) on the Gold Coast next month.
Kershaw’s selection was a massive relief for the 22-year-old, who was left shattered when a serious knee injury robbed her of any hope of playing at the 2016 Olympics.
“It’s a much nicer outcome. I’m absolutely stoked and it’s a dream come true, I’ve wanted to go to the Commonwealth Games since I was a little girl,” Kershaw said.