Vice-captain Tutaia stood tall as the Silver Ferns held out a plucky South Africa 63-56, notching 28 goals at 82 per cent. Silver Ferns superstar Tutaia admitted the clash of matches made for an awkward pre-match phone call. A 20-12 third term by the Silver Ferns proved the difference against the world No.5 team, coached by former Australian mentor Norma Plummer. It was still a huge effort by South Africa who were thrashed 70-39 the last time they met in February. After the Quad Series, the Silver Ferns tackle a three-test home series against England next month.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 26, 2017 10:30 UTC