England stalwart Jo Harten can make a return to Loughborough Lightning for this months yearly British Fast5 All-Stars competition.
Named as the All-Star selection of Lightning, October 2019 Harten returns to the club following an eight-year lack to play at the contest on Saturday 12.
The 30-year-old has enjoyed a stellar career so far and earned her England cap during the summertime Netball World Cup, where the hosts recorded a third-place complete.
During her previous stay with Lightning, Harten developed to become one of the clubs youngest captains, which makes her international debut.
Harten transferred to pursue a contract at the ANZ league using the Canterbury Tactix after graduating from Loughborough University in 2012.
Before signing for Australian Suncorp Super Netball facet Giants Netball at 2017, in which she still plies her trade she transferred to Waikato Magic.
I am very enthusiastic to be rejoining Lightning for this seasons British Quick 5 All-Stars, said Harten.
Loughborough is my next house for Netball and I cant wait to pull on the Lightning dress again and line up a few long shots…lets do this!
Lightning Head Coach Sara Bayman is delighted because of their Fast5 campaign with the purchase of Harten and she believes talent and her expertise will turn out to be priceless.
Its a large boost to have Jo as part of our Fast5 squad. Shes a world class shot and is always enjoyable to watch with all the flair she brings to the game, explained Bayman.
As a Loughborough alumna, she is someone we are extremely proud of and can be now a role model for current and future Lightning players
The championship comprises 12-minute games, an line along with a Golden Buzzer Power Play.
The championship is an afternoon of nonstop netball and Lightning are set to declare their squad within the coming week.
Sky Sports is the home of netball and it contributes to your displays soon, when they see South Africa in November, while the Roses return to actions under trainer Jess Thirlby, starting with all the British Championships on Saturday October 12.
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