The equation is simple for the Diamonds – win in Perth or cough up the Constellation Cup to New Zealand for just the third time in history.
The Diamonds arrived back on home soil this week after a disastrous two-game stint across the ditch.
As a result, the Silver Ferns now hold a commanding 2-0 lead in the four-Test series after double digit wins in Wellington and Auckland last week.
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The Ferns have been on a record run against the misfiring Diamonds in response to their shock drop to third in World Netball’s rankings.
Now the pressure is all on Australia to perform at a venue they’ve only beaten New Zealand at once – back in 2019.
Rising goal attack Sophie Dwyer says the team remains upbeat despite their precarious position in the series.
“We’re not defeated yet,” she told Fox Netball.
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Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich has been urged to make changes to her final 12, with Georgie Horjus, Matilda Garrett and Rudi Ellis waiting in the wings after the first two games.
But who comes out? That’s the selection dilemma the Aussies face heading into the Perth Test.
Game three of the Constellation Cup will be held at RAC Arena in Perth on Sunday, with the first centre pass from 7pm AEDT.
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