Share NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Leah Middleton of Surrey Storm reaches for the ball during the Netball Superleague match between Surrey Storm and Strathclyde Sirens at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham on February 11, 2023 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Morgan Harlow/Getty Images) Cardiff Dragons have today announced their defensive unit for the upcoming season, welcoming back 2019 Dragons player Lucy Howells alongside three players set to make their Netball Super League (NSL) debut. Lucy Howells Debuting in 2019, Lucy Howells makes a welcome return to the Netball Super League in 2024. The versatile defender can play across all three defensive positions (GK/GD/WD). Howells joins the squad after enjoying a successful summer with the Welsh Feathers in Cape Town, displaying some solid performances against top-ranking opposition. Nansi Kuti After gaining experience with the Cardiff Dragons last year as a training associate, Nansi has been elevated to the squad for the 2024 season. Alongside Howells, Nansi also featured at this summer’s Netball World Cup in Cape Town, where she gained her first international cap. Nansi can also bolster Dragons’ attacking options, with her ability to play in the Goal Shooter position, making her a versatile and valuable asset for the Franchise. Leah Middleton Swapping duck egg blue for green Leah Middleton makes the move from Surrey Storm to Cardiff for 2024. Leah played a key role for Surrey Storm last season, helping them secure a spot in the final four and into the semi-finals for the first time since 2016. Leah notched up an impressive 18 interceptions, 42 deflections, and 44 turnovers for the season. Jacqui Newton Jacqui joins the Netball Super League for the first time from Melbourne, Australia. No stranger to playing on big stages Jacqui played for Collingwood Magpies last season, having previously played for the Melbourne Vixens in the Suncorp Super Netball league and the Victorian Fury in the ANL league. Jacqui plays in both the Goal Defence and Goal Keeper positions and brings a wealth of exciting experience to this Dragons side. You can keep up to date with all the 2024 squads and signings here. To keep up with the latest news, make sure to follow the @NetballSL on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok and subscribe to our newsletter. Related news post 23rd Oct 2024 Introducing the NXT Gen League: Everything you need to know! Reading: 4 mins Tags: Cardiff Dragons NSL 2024 Signing Window 2024 Previous Story Lois Pearson re-signs for Manchester Thunder Next Story Lightning’s title winning mid-court return for season 2024 More News 23rd Oct 2024 News Introducing the NXT Gen League: Everything you need to know! Reading: 4 mins 8th Oct 2024 News Netball Super League set for showdown at The O2 as 2025 fixtures are announced Reading: 4 mins 7th Oct 2024 News Announcing the Netball Super Cup 2025 Reading: 2 mins 7th Oct 2024 News Netball Super League Relaunched: A Bold New Brand for a Bold New Era Reading: 2 mins 17th Sep 2024 video An interview with London Pulse on Sky Sports News Reading: 0 mins More Google Ad – MPU – Right Column