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Wilcox was first selected to play for the Silver Ferns in 1982, becoming, with her father, the first All BlackâSilver Fern, fatherâdaughter combination. Playing in the goal shooter (GS) position, she was at the time the tallest shooter to play for the team, standing at 1.93 metres (6 ft
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