England have completed runners-up to Australia within the Netball World Cup after reaching the ultimate for the primary time ever.
The Roses trailed the 12-time champions at half-time on Sunday and regardless of a spirited effort within the second half had been unable to triumph within the last in Cape Town, which completed 61-45.
Coming into the occasion, England had been seen as underdogs among the many massive 4 nations - Australia, New Zealand and Jamaica being the opposite international locations - however a powerful efficiency within the event noticed them safe an opportunity to struggle for the trophy.
Manager Jess Thirlby's group put up a valiant effort, however Australia had been sharper, faster, and extra environment friendly throughout all departments.
Only Australia and New Zealand have gained the World Cup in its fashionable kind, so an England victory in South Africa would have been one for the historical past books.
Nonetheless, the England group that reached the ultimate defied expectations, producing some very good comebacks all through the event to maintain their World Cup dream alive.
England even beat Australia 56-55 in a detailed contest earlier within the event, however the Diamonds gained the essential match on the most important stage.
England supervisor Ms Thirlby stated: "We're really grateful for the silver medal, and over time it'll sink in, but right now, we're obviously gutted with a losing margin like that in our first final.
"It's a tricky lesson and over the subsequent few days it's going to sink in, for now although, I believe it is okay for us to really feel somewhat disillusioned.
"It was always going to be a tough ask, and you just cant throw the ball away like we did.
"I simply wish to say I'm extremely proud, regardless of the ultimate consequence, and we needed to battle to be there, however we simply fell quick right now".
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