The 2012 Constellation Cup was the 3rd

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series played between

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and

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. The series, also known as the New World Series, featured three netball test matches, played in September 2012. The Australia team was coached by Lisa Alexander and captained by

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. New Zealand were coached by

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and captained by

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and

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. New Zealand won the series for the first time. After winning the opening test, New Zealand clinched the series after winning the second test. The series finished 2–1 to New Zealand after Australia won the final test.

Squads

Australia

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and

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, to reach the century mark.

New Zealand

;Notes *

was initially named New Zealand captain. However she missed all three tests because of injury.

captained the team for the series.

Matches

New World Netball Series

First test

Second test

Third test

References

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