The Silver Ferns take on Australia for the first time in 18 months tonight, when they meet in the first of four Tests in Christchurch.
With the relatively inexperienced Diamonds having had to undergo two weeks of managed isolation, the New Zealanders could be on track for their first Constellation Cup series win since 2012.
RNZ's netball reporter, Bridget Tunnicliffe, spoke to Māni Dunlop.
