Western crashed back to earth today when they were beaten 71-29 by Waikato in the opening match of the national netball championship proper in Dunedin today.
They caused the biggest upset in the grading rounds when they beat Otago 52-49 to grab the final spot in the top six yesterday.
In another top six match today, North beat Southland 56-54.
Wellington, competing in the bottom six, beat Bay of Plenty 52-39.
- NZPA
Netball: Western crash to Waikato 71-29
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