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Moloney set to return for Diamonds' Constellation Cup fight
Australia's vice-captain Kate Moloney is expected back from a finger injury as the Diamonds prepare for game two against New Zealand after a shock loss.
In brief
Australia's vice-captain Kate Moloney is expected back from a finger injury as the Diamonds prepare for game two against New Zealand after a shock loss. Kate Moloney is expected to return from a finger laceration for Australia's Constellation Cup series against New Zealand after missing the Diamonds' 56, 50 loss in…
Moloney sidelined for opening loss
Australia's vice-captain Kate Moloney missed the Diamonds' first Constellation Cup match against New Zealand after suffering a finger laceration in training. The world's number-one side lost 56, 50 to the Silver Ferns.
Diamonds struggled without key players
The Diamonds were also without defender Jo Weston, managed out of the game. New Zealand built a 15-goal lead early, forcing coach Stacey Marinkovich to bench captain Liz Watson and goalkeeper Courtney Bruce in her…
Marinkovich expects Moloney's imminent return
Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich said Moloney's return was imminent. She described the laceration as nasty but said Moloney had been able to do all the running and movement needed to prepare.
“We'll definitely see her back in the series.”
Diamonds face towering New Zealand defence
Australia's attacking roster of Kiera Austin, Cara Koenen, Sophie Dwyer and Sophie Garbin struggled against New Zealand's defensive duo of Kelly Jackson at 192cm and Karin Burger at 184cm.
Game two in Christchurch tomorrow night
The Diamonds will face the Silver Ferns in game two of the four-Test series in Christchurch on Wednesday, October 21. Australia is looking to end their five-year drought on Kiwi soil.
The bottom line
Kate Moloney is expected to return from a finger laceration for Australia's Constellation Cup series against New Zealand after missing the Diamonds' 56, 50 loss in game one.