BENDIGO Spirit trio Gabe Richards, Belinda Snell and Tessa Lavey have been presented their Opals jersey's ahead of the FIBA World Championships.
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The Opals are currently in Italy at the AIS European Training Centre for their final preparations.
Penny Taylor and Laura Hodges were selected by their teammates as captain and vice captain of the Opals during the Turkey championships.
Richards recieved a late call-up to the Australian team after star player Liz Cambage injured her Achillies.
The Opals’ first game at the FIBA World Championship for Women is in Istanbul against Cuba on Saturday at 9.15pm, AEST.