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Recap: Shooter Grace Nweke scores 60 goals as Silver Ferns defeat South Africa in Napier

Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Grace Nweke was outstanding under the hoop for the Silver Ferns as they beat the South Africans 70-58.
Grace Nweke was outstanding under the hoop for the Silver Ferns as they beat the South Africans 70-58.

Silver Ferns shooter Grace Nweke wowed the crowd in Napier as she scored 60 points during her team’s 70-58 win over South Africa on Wednesday night.

The two teams will meet in the third game in Invercargill this weekend.

Maddy Gordon of the Silver Ferns looks to pass during the Taini Jamison Trophy game against South Africa. The Silver Ferns won the fixture to take a 2-0 lead in the three-game series.
Maddy Gordon of the Silver Ferns looks to pass during the Taini Jamison Trophy game against South Africa. The Silver Ferns won the fixture to take a 2-0 lead in the three-game series.

To see how the game unfolded, read below: