The Dame Noeline Taurua coaching saga could be near an end after the Silver Ferns wrapped up their series against South Africa 3-nil.

Game-day captain Grace Nweke took the microphone in the post-match ceremony and called for Taurua to return from her stand down period while under internal review.

She said the coach is missed and they want her back in charge.

Former All Blacks Sevens coach Sir Gordon Tietjens has voiced his support for Grace Nweke's speech.

"I thought it was well-said and I certainly support everything she said in last night's speech."

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