ANZ Premiership live updates: Tactix v Steel
Jeante Strydom of the Steel during the ANZ Premiership Netball match, Tactix Vs Steel, at Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch, New Zealand, 15th April 2024. Copyright photo: John Davidson / www.photosport.nz
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It's a southern derby to close out the opening round of this year's ANZ Premiership, play starts at 7pm.
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