The Australian men’s under-21 squad was last week named ahead of preparation for the 2013 Junior World Cup later this year.

NSWIS athletes Matthew Dawson, Blake Govers, Aaron Kershaw and Luke Noblett all secured selection in the squad bound for Europe.

The NSWIS quartet will take part in five matches, two against Germany and three against the Netherlands, before crossing paths with the Australian men’s senior team as they prepare for the 2014 World Cup.

The senior team, including NSWIS athletes and Olympians Simon Orchard and Kieran Govers, take to Europe for the Hockey World League in June.