Silver Ferns goal shoot Grace Nweke is relishing her new leadership role - despite the turmoil the team has hit ahead of tonight's test series opener against South Africa

With Dame Noeline Taurua being stood down as head coach - interim mentor has opted to rotate the captaincy roles between Nweke, defenders Kelly Jackson and Karin Burger, and midcourter Kate Heffernan.

Nweke feels she's making strides as a leader.



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