Netball: Australia dominate Silver Ferns in second test of Constellation Cup
3 Mar, 2021 07:55 AM
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Australian Diamonds 45
A lot can change in 24 hours.
After opening the Constellation Cup with a comfortable victory - justifying their favouritism to win the title over Australia for the first time in nine years - the Silver Ferns struggled to keep up with their transtasman rivals in the second test, going down 45-36 in Christchurch.
In stark contrast to the opening night, the Diamonds took control early on, jumping ahead by seven goals within the first five minutes.
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Ferns co-captain Gina Crampton admitted their start was unacceptable.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Tauranga loses netball tests following change in alert levels
1 Mar, 2021 08:45 PM
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The Silver Ferns were due to play the Australian Diamonds on Saturday and Sunday. Photo / Paul Greenwood
The Silver Ferns were due to play the Australian Diamonds on Saturday and Sunday. Photo / Paul Greenwood
Bay of Plenty Times
Two international netball tests due to be played in Tauranga this weekend are the latest sporting scalps the new Covid-19 restrictions have taken away from the city.
The Silver Ferns were due to play the Australian Diamonds on Saturday and Sunday in the Constellation Cup but the games will instead be played in Christchurch.
Sunshine Coast Lightning star Cara Koenen has impressed on debut for the Diamonds despite the Aussie side tasting defeat in their return to test netball.