Fiji Netball Under-23 side will play three matches before rounding up its preparation for the World Youth Cup.

The Baby Pearls takes on Australia, New Zealand and Samoa in a three match friendly series in January in Suva.

16 players have been selected for the friendly matches and will be captained by Fiji Pearls defender Episake Kahatoka.

Ana Moi, Kelera Nawai and Vilisi Tavui are the three overseas based players selected in the squad for the games in January.

Meanwhile, the World Youth Cup will be held from 8th to the 16th of July in Botswana next year.