What I got from the interview is that she picked a lot of trialists so they can understand the structures and plans of the Silver Ferns. They may not be ready now for internationals, but when they are ready, they will have a base knowledge of the structures etc. As this group plus a few extras like she said, would form the final NWC ’27 squad.
Its more of an ‘orientation day(s)’ if you will, rather than a trial, is how I’m thinking of it.