The squad was named after the State championships last year and the athletes recently underwent two weekends of gruelling trials.

The trials held at Sydney Olympic Park in March and Moorebank in April saw the girls undergo fitness testing, drills and match groundwork.

Now securing their spots the rising hockey stars will compete in the U21 Australian National Championships in Lismore from July 10 to 17, where they will take on other State teams.

Wilson, Bosman and Kable have grown up around each other playing hockey, and Wilson said she was excited to be representing NSW with her friends.

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"It's very exciting to play for NSW any chance you get, but it's even more enjoyable when you get to play with girls you've grown up with," she said.

Wilson also said it was her last year of eligibility in the team and she planned to come away with another win like in previous years.

"The ultimate goal is to come away with the gold and make it three in a row," she said.

Bosman said she played with Wilson in the team last year and was also hopeful in keeping the winning streak.

"We were both in the team last year and we won nationals so hopefully we can do just as well this year," she said.

She also said she was excited for the opportunity to represent her State again.

"It's pretty exciting to be names in the team and it's always great to see your hard work is paying off," she said.

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