In a reversal of 24 hours earlier the Silver Ferns have lost the second netball test against England in London beaten by the same score from the previous test 61-58

The Silver Ferns have won the opening gmae of the three-Test series against England with a 61-58 victory in London.

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.

Despite recent troubles and the standing down of coaching Dame Noeline Taurua the Silver Ferns have beaten South African in game one of the Taini Jamison Series.

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.

Reigning ANZ Premiership champions the Tactrix as well as the Pulse have had their sides decimated by players shifting across the Tasman or to elsewhere.

More top netballers are either quitting the game or departing from the ANZ Premiership competition.