Fiji Pearls has what it takes to set a bench mark against top six countries who will compete in the world cup, next year.

Coach Kate Carpenter says the final squad has been selected and is in a tight training schedule to prepare for the world’s best.

“We are the best in the pacific and second best in Oceania, aside from New Zealand we have got to be striving towards what it takes to be competing and competing well against the top sides.”

The Netball World Cup will be held in Sydney, Australia next year.