Afrigather England had been crushed 61-56 by New Zealand within the closing match of the Taini Jamison Trophy however the Vitality Roses gained the Take a look at collection 2-1.
Jess Thirlby’s aspect had been seeking to full a clear sweep in opposition to New Zealand however the Silver Ferns produced their finest efficiency of the collection to take a comfort victory on house soil in Invercargill.
England have been touring the southern hemisphere during the last 4 weeks, having misplaced to world champions Australia 2-1 however might be buoyed to get the higher of world No 2 aspect New Zealand over three Checks.
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“It is so particular for us to come back right here and win the collection within the first two Checks. That is one thing we had been seeking to obtain,” mentioned England captain Fran Williams.
“I am so pleased with how the women have dealt with themselves over an extended tour for us and confirmed up each Take a look at match. I am nothing however proud with how we’ve carried out over the collection.”
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The match was comparatively even early on however New Zealand had their finest quarter of the collection as they took an 18-16 lead after quarter-hour, as aim shooter Grace Neweke starred up entrance.
Neweke continued to transform New Zealand’s alternatives to maneuver the house aspect 32-28 up at half-time. Kelly Jackson was defensively wonderful for New Zealand as she overturned a number of balls at essential moments.
England got here again to get inside one aim after the third quarter at 47-46 however the crowd roared New Zealand on going into the final quarter and the Silver Ferns delivered to rapidly go 56-48 forward.
The Vitality Roses received again to inside 4 objectives of New Zealand however in the end went on to lose the match.
England gained the Taini Jamison Trophy for simply the second time
“Disenchanted to not win tonight. Credit score to Silver Ferns, they got here out and had an excellent recreation plan to beat us,” mentioned Williams.
“However I feel we will nonetheless take a lot. We converse a lot about eager to win and attacking each recreation to win however I feel we did that this collection.
“We achieved that with some new combos and partnerships. It is a actually thrilling place for England Netball proper now and I am unable to wait to see the place we’re going to go.”
Vitality Roses Leads to tour Down Underneath
September 19 – Australia 70-57 England – Report | Highlights | Full repeat
September 22 – Australia 59-61 England – Report | Highlights | Full repeat
September 25 – Australia 69-56 England – Report | Highlights | Full repeat
September 29 – New Zealand 58-59 England – Report | Highlights | Full repeat
October 2 – New Zealand 55-59 England – Report | Highlights | Full repeat
October 6 – New Zealand 61-56 England – Full repeat
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