Silver Ferns coach Taurua makes tactical call to beat Jamaica at Commonwealth Games
Dame Noeline Taurua deviated from her usual approach to secure a critical pool-play victory over Jamaica at the Commonwealth Games.
The Silver Ferns' coach made an unconventional tactical decision during a pool-play match against Jamaica at the Commonwealth Games. The win had significant implications for the team's tournament prospects. Taurua was willing to deviate from her standard game plan to ensure the team avoided the consequences of a loss.
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Dame Noeline Taurua goes slightly rogue to get critical Comm Games win
Knowing the implications of what a loss to Jamaica in pool play at the Commonwealth Games could have meant, the Silver Ferns' coach didn't mind going a little off-script.