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Article: Sting needs to cool van Dyk's hot hand; MUST WATCH; NATIONAL BANK CUP FINAL; WAIKATO-BOP MAGIC V SOUTHERN STING
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- The Press
- Article date:
- June 30, 2006
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Can Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic keep hold of its crown despite the
southern challenge of the Sting? JANE MARSHALL suspects that defence
will be at the heart of the matter.
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Waikato-BOP Magic's defence of its national netball crown will
come down to just that -- defence.
The reigning National Bank Cup champions host the Southern Sting
in a highly anticipated final in Hamilton tonight.
It is the defence of the Sting which will come under the spotlight
most -- and not just from those set to stand next to the world's best
shooter.
Shutting down Magic goal-shoot Irene van Dyk is often the focus
for opposing teams, and has been achieved to a degree of success this
season.
But the last time ...