The Fiji Netball team will need to lift their performance to defend the gold medal against a strong PNG outfit in the final this afternoon.

Fiji defeated Cook Island 52-50 yesterday but the PNG team has been in top form throughout the competition.

Led by Filo Korovulavula, Maria Bereso and Seruwai Vonolagi, they will have to be at their best today.

The Fiji and PNG netball final will start at 3.30pm.

In other finals this afternoon the Fiji team is favourite to win gold in both the 4 by 100 metre and 4 by 400 metre relay.

As it stands on the medal tally, Fiji leads with 12 gold, 10 silver and 9 bronze.

Tahiti at second place with 11 gold, 10 silver and 7 bronze. New Caledonia is on 3rd spot with 8 gold, 9 silver and 7 bronze.