Caitlin Bassett warns Australian Diamonds to expect tough opener against England Roses
Wednesday 20 January 2016 19:00, UK
Australia's Caitlin Bassett is expecting a tense opening match against England when the three-match series starts on Wednesday.
The Australian Diamonds, who are the reigning world champions, will renew their rivalry with the England Roses in Liverpool on Wednesday, live on Sky Sports 2 HD.
At last summer's Netball World Cup, Australia claimed a 51-41 win over Tracey Neville's side in the group stages on their way to winning the gold medal, with England taking bronze.
Bassett was part of Australia's victorious side and is preparing for a closely-contested clash this week.
"For me personally, I played my debut match against England, so it's quite exciting to be back here playing against them," she told Sky Sports.
"I'm really looking forward to a tough start. I think it is going to be tight in that very first Test as we're feeling each other out and with so many unknowns potentially out there on court, and with the new rule changes.
"I think it's going to be really exciting for the fans and we hope we get lots of people coming along to support hopefully us as well as England."
Watch England's opening match against Australia this Wednesday from 7pm on Sky Sports 2.
