A strong final quarter has taken the Silver Ferns to a comprehensive 80-48 win over the Scottish Thistles in the second match of the two-test series in Glasgow.

The Silver Ferns squad to face the Australian Diamonds over the four-test Constellation Cup has been named with only one change at the attacking end of the court.

A 14-strong Silver Ferns squad to take on South Africa for the Taini Jamison Trophy starting on Sunday in Auckland has confirmed by Netball NZ in troubled times.

The Northern Mystics have been crowned Minor Premiers and will host the Grand Final in two weeks after delivering a comprehensive 70-56 win over Tactix in Auckland on Sunday.

Silver Ferns Head coach Dame Noeline Taurua is set to take a squad of 15 players to Sydney for a nine day training camp late January

Experienced defender Michaela Sokolich-Beatson returns as Ferns captain for the Fast5 Netball World Series.