Australia has won every major trophy available in world netball. But, when the Diamonds take the court in Wellington, they’re chasing their first win in New Zealand in 1327 days. The Constellation Cup is back, and the battle for netball supremacy across the Tasman is set to be fierce. Australia and New Zealand are two of the world’s netball powerhouses, and their annual clash for the Constellation Cup is always a hotly contested affair. The Diamonds have won the last two Constellation Cups for a total of 11 series wins while the Silver Ferns have won two. This year, the Constellation Cup is set to be even more intense, as the Silver Ferns are looking to bounce back after a series loss to England. They face a tough challenge against the Diamonds in Wellington. The Silver Ferns are looking to bounce back after a series loss to England, but they face a tough challenge against Australia in Wellington. The Silver Ferns are coming off the back of a 2-1 series loss to England and the world champion Australian Diamonds will pose a huge challenge. The game starts at 7:30pm. Up until now, if both countries won two games each, the winner was determined by goal aggregate. Not anymore. This year matches will take place in Wellington, Auckland, Perth and Melbourne.
The Constellation Cup: All You Need to Know
The Constellation Cup is an annual battle between two of the world’s netball powerhouses Australia and New Zealand. The test series is played across both countries with two games in New Zealand and two games in Australia to decide the winner. This year the series takes place across four matches, with two in New Zealand, and two in Australia.
The Silver Ferns’ Challenge
The Silver Ferns have struggled in recent times, with England beating them more often than not in recent times. It's hard to see how the Silver Ferns are going to reverse a trend which has seen England beat them more often than not in recent times. England leapfrogged the Ferns off the back of their recent 2-1 series victory in New Zealand. The Silver Ferns' starting seven got the job done Sunday night against England and it's likely coach Dame Noeline Taurua will want to test that line-up against Australia.
Diamonds’ Dominance and the Quest for a Win
The Diamonds have been a dominant force in world netball in recent years, and they will be looking to continue their winning ways in the Constellation Cup. Australia have only dropped one Constellation Cup series against New Zealand in the past 10 years, but they have struggled to win across the Tasman with their last victory in 2021. The Diamonds’ dominance and their quest for a win in New Zealand will be a major storyline to watch this year. Coach Stacey Marinkovich doesn't want to rely on home ground advantage to retain the prized trophy.
The Key Player: Jamie-Lee Price
Jamie-Lee Price has built a reputation as the Diamonds’ enforcer but the star midcourter says that tag has come at a cost. In her 50th Test, Price is set to be a key weapon for Australia as they open their four-match Constellation Cup netball series in Wellington on Sunday. Price became the first player to receive a two-minute suspension for 'dangerous play' under Super Netball's new rules this season, the Giants co-captain sent off during a clash with the NSW Swifts. And in the third Test against England last month Price got an official warning after getting in a tangle with debutante Jess Shaw but avoided a two-minute ban for a second offence. Price told AAP that she didn't look to ruffle opponents but was naturally a strong competitor. She’s a true competitor, and she’s always looking for ways to improve her game. Marinkovich is confident that Price will be a key asset for the Diamonds in the Constellation Cup.
The New Zealand Challenge
The Silver Ferns are a strong team, and they will be looking to give the Diamonds a run for their money. It's a tough ask coming back from injury. Her fitness looks as if it's taken a bit of a hit. But, with the home crowd behind them, they will be hoping to pull off an upset. The Silver Ferns have a strong squad, with experienced players like Ameliaranne Ekenasio and Grace Nweke leading the way. The Ferns are a great team. Well done to them.
The 2024 Constellation Cup: A Series Filled with Potential
The 2024 Constellation Cup is set to be a thrilling contest between two of the world’s best netball teams. With both teams looking to make a statement, the series is sure to be filled with drama and excitement. The Constellation Cup is a series that will be watched by netball fans around the world, and it is a series that is sure to leave a lasting impression.
The Silver Ferns: A Team on the Rise?
Despite their recent struggles, the Silver Ferns remain a formidable force in world netball. They have a proud history, and they will be looking to return to their former glory. If they can string a couple of victories together against the Diamonds in the Constellation Cup, they could quickly move back up to second rank ... Depending on the results in the upcoming England vs Jamaican series. The Silver Ferns are a team on the rise, and they will be a team to watch in the years to come.
The Diamonds: A Team on a Mission
The Diamonds are the reigning world champions, and they will be looking to defend their title in the Constellation Cup. They are a team that is built for success, and they will be looking to continue their winning ways in the Constellation Cup. They are a team that is always looking to improve, and they will be looking to make a statement in the Constellation Cup. With a talented squad and a strong coaching staff, the Diamonds are a team that is capable of achieving great things. The Diamonds are a team on a mission, and they will be a team to watch in the years to come.
The 2024 Constellation Cup: A Series to Remember
The 2024 Constellation Cup is sure to be a series to remember. With two of the world’s best netball teams going head-to-head, the series is sure to be full of excitement and drama. The Constellation Cup is a series that will be watched by netball fans around the world, and it is a series that is sure to leave a lasting impression.
