Injury woes have beset Australia ahead of the opening netball test against New Zealand in Sydney on Sunday afternoon, but coach Norma Plummer is confident they'll be competitive despite a nine point loss to the World side.
Australia's captain Natalie von Bertouch in doubt, as she suffered a sternum injury and had to come off.
The loss has seen Plummer drill into her side the importance of retaining possession and while she says several of her combinations lack experience she has faith in them and knows Australia will still be well and truly competitive,.
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