Summary

  • Use play icon at top of page to watch live coverage from Cape Town

  • Result: England 56-55 Australia to beat them at World Cup for first time

  • Both sides have already qualified for Saturday's semi-finals

  • Roses qualify as top side in Pool F and will face either Jamaica, New Zealand or South Africa

  • Result: Wales 70-55 Trinidad and Tobago

  1. Postpublished at 09:13 British Summer Time 3 August 2023

    Madison Browne
    Australia mid-court speaking on BBC TV

    That's what Chelsea Pitman can do!

    What an impact onto the court, the vision there for the pass to Cardwell.

  2. Postpublished at 09:12 British Summer Time 3 August 2023

    Q3: Australia 42-41 England

    What a pass Chelsea Pitman. That is what she can do.

    She picks out the long pass to Eleanor Cardwell and this is so much better from the Roses.

    They're back within one. Do not take your eyes off this.

  3. Postpublished at 09:11 British Summer Time 3 August 2023

    Q3: Australia 42-39 England

    Oops, replaying from Steph Wood with no options in front of her.

    Eleanor Cardwell rewards at the other end and the goal difference is back to three.

    On comes Chelsea Pitman in place of Nat Metcalf.

  4. Postpublished at 09:10 British Summer Time 3 August 2023

    Q3: Australia 42-38 England

    Better from England!

    That turnover has just given the Roses a bit of confidence for four in a row.

  5. 'England need to up the pressure'published at 09:09 British Summer Time 3 August 2023

    Madison Browne
    Australia mid-court speaking on BBC TV

    The only way the Roses get back into this contest is to get more pressure on Australia.

    There has just not been enough defensive pressure there on the Diamonds so far.

    Mentor pressures an Australian mid court.Image source, Getty Images
  6. Postpublished at 09:09 British Summer Time 3 August 2023

    Q3: Australia 42-37 England

    Lovely stuff between Helen Housby and Eleanor Cardwell.

    Opportunity finally for Jade Clarke to nip the ball away from Australian hands and that is the first time they've converted on the Diamonds' centre pass this quarter. More of that needed.

  7. 'Opportunities there for England'published at 09:07 British Summer Time 3 August 2023

    BBC Sport

    Former England head coach Tracey Neville speaking on BBC TV: "England are getting the opportunities but they are struggling to get the ball through the mid court towards the circle. They need to get that connection going between Metcalf and Housby.

    "Bringing Carwell out was a great change and a great chance to mix things up. But Australia then went with Bruce in there at goal defence. I think England just need to be a little bit smarter, work that transverse line into the circle."

  8. Postpublished at 09:07 British Summer Time 3 August 2023

    Q3: Australia 40-33 England

    We've just seen Chelsea Pitman keeping the legs warm on the bike.

    It feels like the Roses need an injection of creativity here.

  9. Postpublished at 09:06 British Summer Time 3 August 2023

    Have a watch of some of the action so far in this tense match-up...

    Media caption,

    Watch Australia and England battle on court at the Netball World Cup

  10. Postpublished at 09:05 British Summer Time 3 August 2023

    Q3: Australia 38-29 England

    England just so much slower in their build-up and having to be really patient to get it to goal.

    They work towards goal but there's no options there and they have to go back.

    Almost a whole minute to go from centre pass to goal.

  11. Postpublished at 09:03 British Summer Time 3 August 2023

    Q3: Australia 34-28 England

    This feels like a big call having Fran Williams and Funmi Fadoju in that defensive end.

    Inexperienced but perhaps got a few tricks up their sleeve?

    Bit surprised not to see Chelsea Pitman entering the fray as well.

  12. 'England didn't adapt to Australia defence'published at 09:00 British Summer Time 3 August 2023

    BBC Sport

    Former England head coach Tracey Neville speaking on BBC TV: "Two very different quarters. The change of Metcalf really changed the momentum for England, but also the change of Klau for Australia coming on against Cardwell, that is the match up I would have started with.

    "Klau really confuses space a lot more for Cardwell, makes her a little more hesistant, and Australia shut that circle down beautifully.

    "Australia's defence stepped up, which England didn't really adapt to.

    "At the moment Fadoju is perhaps a little inexperienced in the circle and the experience of Guscoth across the wing defence offers a better partnership with Mentor.

  13. Postpublished at 09:00 British Summer Time 3 August 2023

    Q3: Australia 32-27 England

    Wow, several changes.

    Jade Clarke on at centre, Imogen Allison moves back to wing defence. Fran Williams at goal defence and Funmi Fadoju at goal keeper. Layla Guscoth and Geva Mentor to the bench.

  14. Q3 beginspublished at 08:59 British Summer Time 3 August 2023

    Q3: Australia 32-26 England

    Here we go then.

    A huge third quarter incoming.

  15. 'Australia's defensive combinations working better'published at 08:54 British Summer Time 3 August 2023

    Ama Agbeze
    Former England captain on BBC TV

    In the first quarter Brazill was quite quiet, with Metcalf having the run on her.

    But in the second quarter, Brazill stepped up and did a job and started to eliminate Metcalf from the game, which allowed the defenders to work and combine better.

    Cardwell is marked with ball in hand as she shoots.Image source, Getty Images
  16. Postpublished at 08:52 British Summer Time 3 August 2023

    HT: Australia 32-26 England

    Not the greatest of 15 minute periods for the Roses.

    Nat Metcalf had the better of Ash Brazill in the opener but that Diamonds attack end are just starting to click.

    Will we see some changes from Jess Thirlby in the second half?

  17. 'Australia found their groove'published at 08:51 British Summer Time 3 August 2023

    Jodie Gibson
    England defender speaking on BBC TV

    In that second quarter Australia found their groove.

    Watson and Koenen came into the game a lot more meaning they were a lot more direct towards goal and a lot more clinical.

    The impact changes really paid off in defense for Australia.

  18. HALF-TIMEpublished at 08:48 British Summer Time 3 August 2023

    Q2: Australia 32-26 England

    Well Australia will be absolutely thrilled with how that quarter has gone - 19-11 they win that period as we head into half-time.

    Sarah Klau so impressive, Liz Watson orchestrating and Steph Wood and Cara Koenen scoring 19 out of their 20 efforts.

    Media caption,

    Watch Australia and England battle on court at the Netball World Cup

  19. Postpublished at 08:47 British Summer Time 3 August 2023

    Q2: Australia 31-25 England

    Might start keeping a tally for how many times we've seen a Diamond on the deck.

    This time it's Liz Watson who needs a helping hand up off the court. Less than 20 seconds to go as Australia just keep edging out that lead.

  20. 'What an impact Klau has had'published at 08:46 British Summer Time 3 August 2023

    Pamela Cookey
    Former England shooter

    What an impact Klau has had since coming on.

    Whether that is under the post in the circle or coming for those flies, riding that shooter as they try and exit to try and be the release.