Silver Ferns centre Laura Langman in action against Northern Ireland. On the safety of the easier side of the draw, the Silver Ferns and Australian Diamonds banked five wins each in matches which resembled training exercises. Only now, as New Zealand and Australia prepare to face off, will both heavyweights experience their first competitive game. Push those permutations to the side, though, as when do these great transtasman foes ever stage a meaningless match? "We're seeing the Silver Ferns back to their unique style of netball," Ryan said.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 17, 2019 20:03 UTC