What happened: England's netball team was defeated 52-48 by South Africa in the first game of their three-match series in Johannesburg. Captain Fran Williams said the team was 'off the pace' during the match.
Why it matters:
- The loss puts England behind in the series against South Africa.
- It highlights areas England may need to improve before the remaining games.
MNN Take: England started their series against South Africa with a narrow defeat, indicating a competitive but challenging contest ahead.
Sources: BBC Sport