2013 Constellation Cup

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2013 Constellation Cup
Tournament details
Host countriesFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Dates15 September–13 October 2013
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia (3rd title)
Runner-upFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Tournament statistics
Matches played5
Top scorer(s) Caitlin Bassett
Netball.svg  163/179 (91%)
  2012
2014  

The 2013 Constellation Cup was the 4th Constellation Cup series played between Australia and New Zealand. The series, also known as the New World Netball Series, featured five netball test matches, played in September and October 2013. The Australia team was coached by Lisa Alexander and captained by Laura Geitz. New Zealand were coached by Waimarama Taumaunu and captained by Casey Kopua. New Zealand won the opening match before Australia leveled the series. After winning the third test, Australia took a 2–1 series lead. Australia clinched the series with a 52–47 win in the fourth test. After winning the fifth test, Australia finished 4–1 series winners. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Contents

Squads

Australia

Australia roster
PlayersCoaches
NamePosDOBHeightClubNatCaps
Caitlin Bassett GS (1988-05-23)23 May 1988 (aged 25)1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) West Coast Fever
Erin Bell GA, WA, GS (1985-10-26)26 October 1985 (aged 27)1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Adelaide Thunderbirds
Madison Browne WA, C (1988-01-05)5 January 1988 (aged 25)1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) Melbourne Vixens
Rebecca Bulley GD, GK, WD (1982-08-18)18 August 1982 (aged 31)1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) Adelaide Thunderbirds
Bianca Chatfield  (vc)GK, GD, WD (1982-04-02)2 April 1982 (aged 31)1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) Melbourne Vixens
Laura Geitz  (c)GK, GD (1987-11-04)4 November 1987 (aged 25)1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Queensland Firebirds
Kimberlee Green C, WA (1986-03-05)5 March 1986 (aged 27)1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) New South Wales Swifts
Renae Hallinan WD, C (1986-07-18)18 July 1986 (aged 27)1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Adelaide Thunderbirds
Sharni Layton GK, GD, WD (1988-01-06)6 January 1988 (aged 25)1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Adelaide Thunderbirds
Natalie Medhurst GA, GS (1984-01-20)20 January 1984 (aged 29)1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Queensland Firebirds
Kim Ravaillion C, WD, WA (1993-07-26)26 July 1993 (aged 20)1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Queensland Firebirds
Caitlin Thwaites GS, GA (1986-12-29)29 December 1986 (aged 26)1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Central Pulse
Head coach
Assistant coach



Notes
  • (c) Captain
  • (cc) Co-captain
  • (vc) Vice-captain
  • Star of life gold.svg Injury / maternity leave
  • (TRP) Temporary Replacement Player

Sources: [3] [6] [7]

New Zealand

New Zealand roster
PlayersCoaches
NamePosDOBHeightClubNatCaps
Jodi Brown GA, GS (1981-05-06)6 May 1981 (aged 32)1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Southern Steel
Leana de Bruin GD, GK (1977-07-09)9 July 1977 (aged 36)1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
Irene van Dyk GS, GA (1972-06-21)21 June 1972 (aged 41)1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
Shannon Francois WA, C, GA (1990-10-12)12 October 1990 (aged 22)1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) Southern Steel
Katrina Grant GK, GD, WD (1987-05-06)6 May 1987 (aged 26)1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) Central Pulse
Joline Henry GD, WD (1982-09-29)29 September 1982 (aged 30)1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Northern Mystics
Casey Kopua  (c)  Star of life gold.svg GD, GK (1985-06-19)19 June 1985 (aged 28)1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
Laura Langman C, WD (1986-04-16)16 April 1986 (aged 27)1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
Cathrine Latu GS, GA (1986-10-25)25 October 1986 (aged 26)1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) Northern Mystics
Te Huinga Reo Selby-Rickit GK, GD (1989-04-03)3 April 1989 (aged 24)1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) Central Pulse
Courtney Tairi C, WA (1988-07-15)15 July 1988 (aged 25)1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) Southern Steel
Anna Thompson GA, GS (1986-06-18)18 June 1986 (aged 27)1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) Canterbury Tactix
Maria Tutaia GA, GS (1987-02-18)18 February 1987 (aged 26)1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Northern Mystics
Head coach
Assistant coach

Physiotherapist:
Sharon Kearney
Performance Analyst
Dr Bobby Willcox
Operations Manager
Esther Molloy


Notes
  • (c) Captain
  • (cc) Co-captain
  • (vc) Vice-captain
  • Star of life gold.svg Injury / maternity leave
  • (TRP) Temporary Replacement Player

Sources: [1]

Debuts

Matches

New World Netball Series

First test

15 September 2013Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 5551Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia    SIT Zero Fees Velodrome
Attendance: 2,700
Scoring by quarter: 19–14, 31–29, 45–37, 55–51
Irene van Dyk Netball.svg  27/29 (93%)
Maria Tutaia Netball.svg  28/36 (78%)
Caitlin Bassett Netball.svg  31/31 (100%)
Erin Bell Netball.svg   15/18 (83%)
Natalie Medhurst Netball.svg  5/6 (83%)

Sources: [9] [7] [12] [13]

Second test

19 September 2013Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 4547Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia    Vector Arena
Scoring by quarter: 12–12, 22–22, 31–36, 45–47
Irene van Dyk Netball.svg  25/29 (86%)
Maria Tutaia Netball.svg  20/30 (67%)
Caitlin Bassett Netball.svg  32/36 (89%)
Natalie Medhurst Netball.svg  15/20 (75%)

Sources: [14] [15] [16]

Third test

4 October 2013Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 5850Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand    Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Scoring by quarter: 15–13, 30–24, 47–34, 58–50
Caitlin Bassett Netball.svg  40/43 (93%)
Natalie Medhurst Netball.svg  18/19 (95%)
Maria Tutaia Netball.svg  23
Irene van Dyk Netball.svg  18/19 (95%)
Cathrine Latu Netball.svg  9

Sources: [11] [17] [18] [19]

Fourth test

7 October 2013Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 5247Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand    Rod Laver Arena
Scoring by quarter: 12–10, 26–21, 41–31, 52–47
Caitlin Bassett Netball.svg  40/44 (91%)
Natalie Medhurst Netball.svg  12/14 (86%)
Maria Tutaia Netball.svg  26/32 (81%)
Cathrine Latu Netball.svg  21/25 (84%)

Sources: [2] [3] [20] [21]

Fifth test

13 October 2013Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 5049Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand    AIS Arena
Scoring by quarter: 13–10, 23–26, 32–32, 50–49
Caitlin Bassett Netball.svg  20/25 (80%)
Caitlin Thwaites Netball.svg  17/19 (89%)
Natalie Medhurst Netball.svg  10/13 (77%)
Erin Bell Netball.svg  3/3 (100%)
Catherine Latu Netball.svg  25/27 (93%)
Maria Tutaia Netball.svg  24/33 (73%)

Sources: [4] [6] [22]

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