Photo GettyThe Silver Ferns have pulled off a shock win over Australia to level the Constellation Cup 1-1 heading into the New Zealand leg of the four-test series. Hammered 68-56 in their first-up outing in Sydney on Sunday, the Ferns stunned the world champions with ferocious fightback to claim a 53-51 win last night. The Ferns vice-captain said the challenge for her side now is to back-up again in Auckland this weekend. She continued to make a menace of herself throughout the match, picking up five intercepts and 11 deflections - several of those being blocked shots - in a welcome comeback to the Ferns defensive circle. The Ferns defence was well assisted by Langman at wing defence, with the veteran shutting down Diamonds midcourt speedster Madison Robinson, and thus a key part of Australia's supply chain into Bassett.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 12, 2016 17:37 UTC