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England edge South Africa thriller to reach semis

England edge South Africa thriller to reach semis

England's netballers reach the Commonwealth Games semi-finals after producing a pulsating comeback to beat South Africa 58-54.

July 30, 2026 at 10:11 PM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"I feel like she was unreal for us from that second quarter."

— Fran Williams , Athlete

"So proud of her, bringing that energy to get us back in the game when we needed it."

— Fran Williams , Athlete

Key People

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Fran WilliamsAthlete

Fran Williams is the captain of the England netball team.

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Halimat AdioAthlete

Halimat Adio is a netball player known for her defensive skills.

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Olivia TchineAthlete

Olivia Tchine is a netball player and England's highest scorer in the match against Australia.

Locations

england Jamaica, Jamaica New Zealand, New Zealand South Africa

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commonwealth games England netball semi-finals south africa sports

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England edge South Africa thriller to reach semis
BBC Newsvia rss 2 quotes 1 person

England's netballers reach the Commonwealth Games semi-finals after producing a pulsating comeback to beat South Africa 58-54.

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