Two games, two wins. That's how the Silver Ferns would have wanted to start Janine Southby's tenure as coach, and that's what they've got, after beating South Africa 65-46 in Hamilton for their second victory of the Quad Series.

It wasn't until mid-way through the second spell that the Ferns were able to settle into any sort of rhythm, clawing their way back into the lead by halftime. From there, the New Zealand side slowly pulled away, but they never really looked settled, as the gutsy Proteas niggled away all night.