England's netballers thrashed Fiji 68-17 in the first match of a two-Test series between the nations. When the two sides last met, at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, England were made to work hard for a 60-41 win by a determined Fiji.
But, after a closely contested first period, England's superior pace and accuracy forced errors from the hosts.
The visitors soon put the result out of reach with tight all-court defence yielding numerous turnovers.
The second Test takes place on Friday, 23 June, and England will be looking to build on this result in the final meeting between the two teams before next summer's World Championships.
England starting line-up: GS: Rachel Dunn, GA Pamela Cookey, WA Chioma Ezeogu, C Jo Binns, WD Jade Clarke, GD Amanda Newton, GK Geva Mentor. Changes/substitutions: 3rd Q: GS Louisa Brownfield, C Karen Atkinson; 4th Q: WA Tamsin Greenway, WD Clare Elsley.
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