12 Oct 2016

Silver Ferns unchanged for second Test

6:47 am on 12 October 2016

The SIlver Ferns will look to level the Constellation Cup netball series against Australia with an unchanged line-up in tonight's second Test in Tasmania.

Bailey Mes in action against Australia during the 2016 Constellation Cup Test series

Bailey Mes in action against Australia during the 2016 Constellation Cup Photo: Photosport

Coach Janine Southby has stuck with the 12 players who suited up for the 68-56 defeat in the opening Test in Sydney on Sunday.

It means experienced shooter Maria Tutaia, who is coming back from a foot injury, and defender Storm Purvis will again sit out on tonight

The match will be New Zealand's first in Launceston in 30 years.

The series concludes with Tests in Auckland and Invercargill.

SILVER FERNS: Katrina Grant (capt), Laura Langman (vice-capt), Gina Crampton, Ameliaranne Ekenasio, Shannon Francois, Anna Harrison, Phoenix Karaka, Bailey Mes, Grace Rasmussen, Te Paea Selby-Rickit, Jane Watson, Maia Wilson.

- RNZ