The NZ netballers suffered a 19-goal defeat to Aotearoa Men in the final.
The NZ women won the final quarter, but struggled with their rivals' athleticism and speed.
The Ferns won the last quarter, but struggled with their opponents' athleticism.
Dame Noeline Taurua's side bounced back from their record loss to NZ Men.
The Silver Ferns have fallen to their largest-ever defeat to NZ Men in their Quad Series clash at Auckland.
Debbie Fuller will take the reins, with Reinga Bloxham acting as her assistant.
The 20-year-old missed the end of the ANZ Premiership with injury.
The two sides will square off on both sides of the Tasman in October.
The former captain has instead been listed as a reserve for Birmingham.
