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Diamonds' Hoodoo Continues as Silver Ferns Dominate Cup
Kate Heffernan said a 4-0 sweep would lift New Zealand to the top ranking as the Ferns chase a series clean sweep.
- The Silver Ferns defeated the Diamonds 62-50 in the second Constellation Cup test, extending New Zealand's perfect record in the four-test series.
- Coach Dame Noeline Taurua targets a 4-0 series sweep to secure the world number one ranking, with these matches critical for building squad depth before the Netball World Cup.
- Specialist wing attack Peta Toeava recorded 29 feeds for 21 goal assists, while goal shoot Grace Nweke shot 40/41. The Ferns pressured the Diamonds into 84 penalties during the physical encounter.
- The series shifts to Sydney for the third test this Sunday, where Captain Karin Burger warned the home crowd advantage will likely influence match officials.
- Across the Tasman, New Zealand has won just one of their past nine tests, creating pressure to execute the possession-focused strategy required to overcome the away environment.
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Silver Ferns silence Aussie in game two
The Silver Ferns gain a 2-0 lead over Australia in the Constellation Cup.
·North Sydney, Australia
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Total News Sources13
Leaning Left6Leaning Right1Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution60% Left
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- 60% of the sources lean Left
60% Left
L 60%
C 30%
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