1 Aug 2023

Silver Ferns lose star shooter at Netball World Cup

From Morning Report, 7:26 am on 1 August 2023

The Silver Ferns coach is backing her side's ability to overcome the loss of star shooter Grace Nweke as they prepare for the business end of the Netball World Cup in South Africa.

The 21-year-old is arguably the side's most important player and her World Cup ending injury has sent ripples through the tournament.

Nweke came off with what looked like a minor knee issue in their game against Singapore on Sunday, but scans revealed a partial tear in her patella tendon.

RNZ's netball reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.