Captain Liz Watson and Jamie-Lee Price of Australia celebrate with the Constellation Cup following their recent win over the Silver Ferns. Photo: Photosport
Netball Australia have named the majority of their World Cup winning squad for next month's Constellation Cup series against the Silver Ferns.
The only two players missing from the side that won in South Affrica in August are midcourter Ash Brazil and shooter Steph Wood, who have both since retired.
They've been replaced by Kate Moloney and Sophie Dwyer.
Midcourter Maddy Proud was unavailable for selection after having surgery on a knee injury.
Diamonds head coach Stacey Marinkovich said the Constellation Cup team was selected off the back of their successful World Cup campaign.
"We want to acknowledge and reward the performance of the team that got the job done in Cape Town," Marinkovich said.
"Sophie and Kate have contributed to the success of the Diamonds over the past 18 months, and this is another opportunity to showcase their skillset.
"To have the entire squad together for a training camp, with some fresh faces, brings a lot of energy and I am excited to see how that translates within the training environment. It also shows we are looking forward to our selection for the South Africa Series and ensuring we continue to grow our depth.
"The Constellation Cup has grown in significance as we haven't played the Silver Ferns at the most recent Commonwealth Games and Netball World Cup. It's great to see the traditional rivalry on centre stage and we look forward to challenging our brand of netball against our oldest rivals."
The Constellation Cup series starts in Melbourne on October 12, followed by games in Brisbane, Invercargill and Auckland.
Australia reclaimed the Cup last year after, beating New Zealand on a countback after the series finished two-all.
The Silver Ferns squad named last month.
Origin Australian Diamonds 2023 Constellation Cup team
Sunday Aryang
Kiera Austin
Courtney Bruce
Sophie Dwyer
Sophie Garbin
Paige Hadley
Sarah Klau
Cara Koenen
Kate Moloney
Jamie-Lee Price
Liz Watson
Jo Weston
Constellation Cup schedule:
Oct 12, John Cain Arena , Melbourne
Oct 15, Brisbane Entertainment Centre , Brisbane
Oct 19, ILT Stadium Southland , Invercargill
Oct 23, Spark Arena , Auckland
- RNZ
