Commonwealth Games: Jamaica knock out Australia, to face Silver Ferns in netball final
Jamaica has secured a spot in the Commonwealth Games netball final after a surprise victory over Australia. They will face the Silver Ferns, who qualified by defeating England.
Why it matters
This marks a historic shift in international netball, as Australia fails to reach a pinnacle event final for the first time, while New Zealand faces domestic financial instability.
The Silver Ferns have a prime opportunity to win their first Commonwealth Games gold medal since 2010 after one of the biggest boilovers at the pinnacle event saw Jamaica knock Australia out.
It's the first time the Australian Diamonds won't play for a Commonwealth Games gold medal after fourth-ranked Jamaica shocked the reigning champs 46-45 against all predictions early on Sunday morning.
The Silver Ferns booked their first Commonwealth Games gold medal match since 2014 after beating England 61-54 in Glasgow on Saturday night.
The Silver Ferns beat Jamaica 53-48 in their second pool game but the Sunshine Girls will have their tails up after their performance to beat world number one Australia.
Jamaica are slightly less potent on attack at this event without prolific shooter Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard, who gave birth a few months ago.
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