Hockey: NZ wins warm-up

The New Zealand women's hockey team have won their final warm-up match before the Champions Challenge tournament in South Africa.

The Black Sticks beat South Africa 3-1 in the match at Stellenbosch overnight.

Clarissa Eshuis opened the scoring from a penalty corner drag flick with Charlotte Harrison and Anita Punt adding field goals.

The Champions Challenge begins on Sunday in Cape Town.

- NZPA