Australia's new-look netball team held off a tenacious England outfit to maintain their 28-year unbeaten run over the visitors with a 42-39 victory in the first Test on Saturday night.
It was Australia's 36th straight win over England and their 47th in 48 clashes overall.
The record was under threat at the last change when Australia held a slender 33-32 advantage after being outscored 13-10 in the third quarter.
England levelled the scores with the opening goal of the quarter, but Australia forged ahead and held on down the stretch.
With injuries to shooters Sharelle McMahon and Catherine Cox and the retirements of defenders Liz Ellis, Selina Gilsenan and Laura von Bertouch, skipper Natalie von Bertouch and goal defence Mo'onia Gerrard were the only starters from Australia's world championship-winning team.
It was Australia's 36th straight win over England and their 47th in 48 clashes overall.
The record was under threat at the last change when Australia held a slender 33-32 advantage after being outscored 13-10 in the third quarter.
England levelled the scores with the opening goal of the quarter, but Australia forged ahead and held on down the stretch.
With injuries to shooters Sharelle McMahon and Catherine Cox and the retirements of defenders Liz Ellis, Selina Gilsenan and Laura von Bertouch, skipper Natalie von Bertouch and goal defence Mo'onia Gerrard were the only starters from Australia's world championship-winning team.
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