New-look Diamonds earn redemption in New Zealand
Cara Koenen of Australia looks to pass the ball during the Constellation Cup.
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The reimagined Australia Diamonds and their new coach have revitalised the national netball team's rebuilding process with a series-levelling 45-36 win against New Zealand at Christchurch Arena.
Liz Watson's first taste of international captaincy was a compelling audition for the permanent gig as coach Stacey Marinkovich's new-look outfit brushed away the rust from their shaky first glimpse in Game 2 of the four-match Constellation Cup campaign.
New Zealand's Silver Ferns will be hoping captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio's calf injury recovers in time for Game 3 on Saturday because she was dearly missed from the home side's shooting circle.