Relief palpable for Silver Ferns after stunning Australia lifts doom and gloom JOSEPH PEARSONMaria Folau was on fire as the Silver Ferns outclassed Australia 55-44 at Hamilton's Claudelands Arena. The Silver Ferns have finally cleared the clouds of doom and gloom that have engulfed their nightmare season by upsetting the form book with a stunning 55-44 victory over Australia in Hamilton on Sunday. READ MORE:* Silver Ferns stun Australia* Recap: Silver Ferns v Australia* Silver Ferns are ready to fight* Losing year confirmed for Ferns* Silver Ferns are learning to win"There were some areas we improved from last week in Townsville but, hey, a win is always good for us and for the soul and it's a good start," she said. The Silver Ferns are back in the series, trailing 2-1, after an occasion in Hamilton that might spark a revival towards next year's World Cup in July in Liverpool, England. But, at last, there is light at the end of the tunnel and the Silver Ferns can finish a desperately disappointing year on a high.

Source: Stuff October 14, 2018 06:22 UTC