Silver Ferns

2022 - 7 - 13

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Whitney Souness stars in Silver Ferns' Commonwealth Games warm ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Usually a wing attack for Pulse, Whitney Souness stars in move to centre as Silver Ferns overpower New Zealand A in warm-up series.

The Ferns went with a starting lineup of Wilson and Bailey Mes in the shooting end. The Ferns played their best netball in the third quarter, winning the term 22-13 to take a 52-40 lead into the last 15 minutes. A beautiful mind crunching all the player stats. Steel’s Reinga Bloxham, who was due to guide the New Zealand A side, stepped in acting as Fuller’s assistant. After a sloppy first half, where they were inconsistent with their shooting, converting just 79 per cent of their attempts, they pulled away in the second half. Fourteen-test Fern Souness, has never been a regular in the starting seven since debuting in 2017.

Commonwealth Games: Birmingham-bound Silver Ferns repulse NZ ... (Newshub)

The 'A' line-up featured several players considered unlucky to miss Commonwealth Games selection.

Silver Ferns win home series opener (RNZ)

Looking to add the polish to their Commonwealth Games build-up, the Silver Ferns opened their Cadbury Netball Series campaign with a 67-48 win over NZ A in ...

With Nweke finding her groove and receiving plenty of well-supplied ball, the Silver Ferns turned up the heat with a flurry of goals. Ekenasio with a perfect 17 from 17 and Metuarau chipping with 10 from 11, had the Silver Ferns looking over their shoulder when their lead was trimmed to 30-27 at the main break. But NZ A were rocked by a relentless Silver Ferns in a telling second half.

Silver Ferns impress with win over NZ A (New Zealand Herald)

Looking to add the polish to their Commonwealth Games build-up, the Silver Ferns opened their Cadbury Netball Series campaign with a promising 67-48 win ...

With Nweke finding her groove and receiving plenty of well-supplied ball, the Silver Ferns turned up the heat with a flurry of goals. Toeava added punch and spark to the NZ A attacking momentum while Ekenasio continued to shine in tandem with Tiana Metuarau under the hoop. Ekenasio with a perfect 17 from 17 and Metuarau chipping with 10 from 11, had the Silver Ferns looking over their shoulder when their lead was trimmed to 30-27 at the main break.

Silver Ferns Defeated NZ A 67-48 In Cadbury Netball Series Opener ... (Scoop.co.nz)

13 July, 2022 Looking to add the polish to their Commonwealth Games build-up, the Silver Ferns opened their Cadbury Netball Series campaign with a promising ...

Third quarter blitz gives Silver Ferns series-opening win (1 News)

The Silver Ferns beat New Zealand A 67-48 to open their Cadbury Netball Series campaign ahead of this month's Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Ekenasio finished the night 25-of-28 while Metuarau was 22-for-23. Both sides were unafraid to mix up their combinations throughout the contest however one particular move from Taurua gave her side an edge in the second half with Whitney Souness flourishing in her new position at centre for the Silver Ferns. The Silver Ferns have gotten their final tune-up before the Commonwealth Games off to a solid start with a 67-48 win over New Zealand A in their opening match of the Cadbury Netball Series in Auckland.

The Silver Ferns will be bolstered by the return of coach Dame ... (NZCity)

The Silver Ferns will be bolstered by the return of coach Dame Noeline Taurua for tonight's Cadbury Netball Series fixture with the New Zealand Men.