3 March, 2021 The outcome of the Constellation Cup was left hanging in the balance when Australia levelled the series after posting a 45-36 win over the Silver Ferns in Christchurch on Wednesday. Desperate to get their hands on the silverware after .
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New Zealand s Karin Burger attempts to be first to the ball against England s George Fisher in October’s Taini Jamison Trophy series. Of those 10 starts, just four have come at goal defence – a position Taurua has indicated she will see significant court-time in against Australia. Burger did start three games at goal defence in the last Constellation Cup held in 2019, playing the full match each time, experiences she would draw on. Comfortable sliding between wing defence and goal defence, the 27-year-old is content in either role, as long as she’s on court. Burger and goal keep Watson shape as the Ferns’ first-choice defensive combination against the Diamonds. Fitzpatrick, who was a standout for the Mystics last season, will naturally get her minutes too and could start some games as they look to manage the three players over the series.
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