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August 15, 2015
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Girls will have to eliminate errors

LIVINGSTON SCOTT, STAR Writer

Team technical director Jill McIntosh says they will have to eliminate little errors and play for four quarters if they hope to dethrone the champions and take their place in the title decider. Jamaica's Sunshine Girls face off against hosts and favourite Australia for a place in the 2015 Netball World Cup final.

The Sunshine Girls' performances have been chequered throughout the tournament, with defeats to England and New Zealand.

They just got by Malawi by one goal (63-62) to make it into the last four.

McIntosh said the team will have to concentrate longer and harder and be more consistent in their play.

"The Girls gave it everything, but we made a few little errors here and there and it proved costly, so we have to eliminate those errors," said McIntosh.

The Australian said the girls are focused on getting it right in the play-offs, but insists that every player will have to be on top of her game on the day.

"The Girls always want to put in their best performance over the 60 minutes of the game, so they are always trying to do that (eliminate errors); so hopefully they will.

"We are looking forward to the game very much. We know we have to win the semi-finals to make the final, but it's a hard tournament, with some very hard games, so we just have to take it as they come," she said.

Captain and key defender Nicole Aiken-Pinnock remains doubtful for the semi-final as she is struggling with a calf injury.

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