Netball: NZ end disastrous tour with win

The Silver Ferns completed their brief netball tour of England with a 66-42 win over England A in London today.

It was their first win in three matches after successive tri-series losses to England and Australia.

New Zealand coach Ruth Aitken gave court time to her entire squad plus official training partners against England A and ended the match with a front court of goal shoot Maria Tutaia, goal attack Paula Griffin and wing attack Jade Topia.

The reigning world champions began the game with Irene van Dyk at goal shoot, Jodi Te Huna at goal attack and captain Adine Wilson at wing attack.

The New Zealanders led 17-11 after the first quarter, 37-21 at halftime and 57-29 after the third quarter.

The only players to remain on the court throughout the match were Sheryl Scanlan and Anna Scarlett.

- NZPA