England’s Vitality Roses defeated defending champions New Zealand to progress to the final of the 2023 Netball World Cup at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Saturday, 5 August.
Playing in front of a buzzing crowd, both countries put up a stellar performance in the morning session’s first semi-final match, as they fought tooth and nail to the very end.
In the very tight encounter, it was Jess Thirlby’s side who walked away with a 46-40 win and are through to the first Netball World Cup final since 1975.
England will now keep a close eye on who they will face when the second semi-final between Jamaica and Australia takes place later today at 16h00 CAT.
Australia to Face England in NWC2023 Final
A thrilling semi-final that sees the Diamonds into a ninth straight final with a 57-54 victory.
Australia will take on England in the final at 18h00 CAT on Sunday, 6 August 2023.
Photo 1 Caption: Eleanor Cardwell of England in action during the Netball World Cup 2023, Semi Final 1 match between England and New Zealand at Cape Town International Convention Centre, Court 1 on August 05, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Shaun Roy/Gallo Images/Netball World Cup 2023)
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