Limiting the Diamonds’ opportunities

While the Diamonds retained the Constellation Cup, the Silver Ferns will take some satisfaction in what the Australians weren’t able to do across the course of the series.

Coach Lisa Alexander had limited opportunities to trial new combinations and blood young players against their toughest international rivals.

Diamonds stand- in skipper Clare McMeniman played every minute of the series, despite signalling her intention to retire at the end of the year, while we saw the same midcourt combination in all four matches.