New Zealand beats Australia 55-49 in Christchurch to take a 2-1 lead in the Constellation Cup series

New Zealand has taken the lead in the Constellation Cup series, with a 55-49 come-from-behind win over Australia in game three in Christchurch.

A draw or victory in tomorrow’s fourth and final match would see the home side take the series.

The Silver Ferns welcomed back on Saturday their captain, Ameliaranne Ekenasio, who had missed the second Test through injury.

Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich chose to go again with the attacking combination of Kiera Austin at goal attack and Cara Koenen at goal shooter, leaving former skipper Caitlin Bassett on…