October 31st 2013

Since Coach ZRG’s team is plagued with injuries, he’s left with no choice but to call FORMER players to join and compete for Brazil at the Grand Champions Cup.

Joining Dani Lins in The Injured List are Thaisa, Juciely and Gabi.

Since he ran out of middle blockers, Coach Ze Roberto texted invited former middle blockers like 2008 Olympic gold medalist Walewska and pantufa Carol Gattaz.

Here’s a first look at the duo during the team training in Saquarema.

Both players are currently playing in the Brazilian League.

We wonder how they’d perform with the team knowing that they have never played with the new players at all.

Welcome back ladies! Have fun in Japan!

October 22nd, 2013

It looks like Dani Lins’ wants to take a rest injury will make her miss the tourney…

Coach Ze Roberto Guimaraes has unveiled his roster for the upcoming FIVB World Grand Champions Cup taking place next month in Tokyo, Japan. Coach ZRG and Brazil will play against Thailand, Japan, USA, Russia and wild card winner Dominican Republic.

Brazil won the quadrennial tournament in 2005.

For the 2013 edition, Brazil will be represented by the following players:

Setters: Claudinha and Fabiola
Outside Hitters: Tandara, Gabi, Fe Garay and Natália
Opposite Hitters: Sheilla and Monique
Middle Blockers: Adenizia, Thaisa, Fabiana and Juciely
Liberos: Fabi and Camila Brait

From the 2005 winning squad, only Sheilla, Natalia, Fabi and Fabiana have remained.

(images: FIVB)