New Zealand arrived in Britain without their head coach as preparations for their Northern Tour were overshadowed by the suspension and reinstatement of Dame Noeline Taurua.

New Zealand began their Northern Tour in Glasgow on Sunday with a comfortable win over Scotland before travelling down to London to commence their series against England, starting on Saturday, live on Sky Sports .

However, Taurua is absent as she was suspended following allegations about the training camp environment and has since been reinstated, effective at the end of the year.

Netball New Zealand have said: "While there has been public speculation on this matter, Netball NZ has a duty of care to all employees, including our players. Despite intense interest, we have not and cannot engage with commentary that

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