Anna Harrison's chuffed to receive an endorsement from Silver Ferns netball coach Dame Noeline Taurua - but it's not enough to lure her back to the national side

Taurua expressed an interest in the 38-year-old making herself available after this year's ANZ Premiership.

Harrison, who has 88 test caps, says the challenge was tempting.

The Highlanders have named their side to take on the Melbourne Rebels in Sydney for the third round of Super Rugby trans-Tasman.

Ethan de Groot, Josh Dickson and James Lentjes come into the starting side, while Jeff Thwaites and Manaaki Selby-Rickit shift to the bench.

Liam Coltman gets the start at hooker, moving Ash Dixon to the reserves.

Michael Venus has announced he's splitting with his Australian doubles partner just days before the French Open.

The world number 15 ranked Kiwi and John Peers are separating, despite winning four titles together.

They will play Roland Garros before Venus teams up with German Tim Puetz for the grass court season.