England have 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 sequence 2-1.
Jess Thirlby’s facet have been trying to full a clear sweep in opposition to New Zealand however the Silver Ferns produced their greatest efficiency of the sequence 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 shall be buoyed to get the higher of world No 2 facet New Zealand over three Checks.
“It’s so special for us to come here and win the series in the first two Tests. That’s something we were looking to achieve,” stated England captain Fran Williams.
“I’m so proud of how the girls have handled themselves over a long tour for us and showed up every Test match. I’m nothing but proud with how we have performed over the series.”
The match was comparatively even early on however New Zealand had their greatest quarter of the sequence as they took an 18-16 lead after quarter-hour, as purpose shooter Grace Neweke starred up entrance.
Neweke continued to transform New Zealand’s alternatives to maneuver the house facet 32-28 up at half-time. Kelly Jackson was defensively glorious for New Zealand as she overturned a number of balls at essential moments.
England got here again to get inside one purpose 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 shortly go 56-48 forward.
The Vitality Roses acquired again to inside 4 targets of New Zealand however in the end went on to lose the match.
“Disappointed to not win tonight. Credit to Silver Ferns, they came out and had a good game plan to beat us,” stated Williams.
“But I think we can still take so much. We speak so much about wanting to win and attacking every game to win but I think we did that this series.
“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 Ends in tour Down Below
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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