Kia ora, good evening and welcome to Newshub's live coverage of the Constellation Cup game between the Silver Ferns and Australia Diamonds at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre.
New Zealand slumped to an opening defeat against their archrivals at Melbourne midweek, but coach Dame Noeline Taurua is adamant her young team can take valuable lessons from that result.
Rookie shooter Amelia Walmsley chalked up another international appearance - and her first against the world champions - while a raw midcourt had another chance to develop their combination.
At some point during this series, we can expect the return of shooter Grace Nweke, which will create a selection dilemma in the attack circle. Nweke injured a knee during the World Cup in South Africa, a blow that probably cost her team any shot at defending their title.
After this game, both teams will pack up and cross the Tasman for the remaining two games of the series at Invercargill and Auckland.
Join us at 9:30pm for opening centrepass.
