21-year-old mid-courter Maddy Gordon debuted in New Zealand's 45-36 defeat to Australia in the second Constellation Cup netball match at Christchurch.

Coach Dame Noeline Taurua has assessed Gordon's foray.

The series is level at one game apiece - the next game's on Saturday, also at Christchurch.

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19 Dec: A former New Zealand men's netball skipper and commentator doesn't think all the public scrutiny on Dame Noeline Taurua this year means she won't return in 20-26

18 Dec: Netball New Zealand's boss has stepped down, after a troubling year for the sport

28 Nov: New Queensland Firebirds goal attack Te Paea Selby-Rickit has revealed how she found out compatriots Maddy Gordon and Kelly Jackson would be joining her in Brisbane

26 Nov: The journey into the unknown is motivating Silver Ferns captain Karin Burger ahead of her shift to Australia

21 Nov: Silver Ferns midcourter Kate Heffernan has lauded her twin sister's return to the international arena this season

20 Nov: To netball on Sky Sport..

19 Nov: Pride in how the Silver Ferns have dealt with an unsettled netball spell

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