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Sebastian Tan

Star's stand-in named as Opals announce World Cup squad

Isabelle Bourne has been called into the Opals' FIBA Women's World Cup squad. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Isabelle Bourne has been parachuted into the Opals' FIBA Women's World Cup squad in place of veteran star Cayla George after the 37-year-old announced her pregnancy.

George revealed earlier in July that she is expecting her second child, leaving a massive hole in the Australians' roster ahead of the World Cup, which begins in September in Germany.

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