The Diamonds had some crucial lapses in concentration that very nearly cost them the game against New Zealand on Thursday night.
A missed shot from Maria Folau at the death handed Australia a nailbiting 50-49 win over New Zealand at the Netball World Cup in Liverpool.
After yet another dominant victory in the Netball World Cup,this time against Malawi,the stakes suddenly get higher for Australia.
The unbeaten Diamonds produced their best performance of the tournament on Monday night to all but ensure they will qualify for the semi-finals.
Australia ran rings around Sri Lanka 99-24 at the Netball World Cup in Liverpool on Sunday to top their group.
It was far from perfect but the Diamonds have shaken off a plucky Zimbabwean side to safely advance through another pool match in the World Cup in Liverpool.
Northern Ireland coach Dan Ryan's “Australian style of coaching” was unable to shake the Diamonds,who dominated the opposition 88-24.
Former Adelaide Thunderbirds coach Dan Ryan,who took over the Northern Ireland squad in December,is set to be a threat due to his inside knowledge.
Jo Weston is one of nine first-time players in Australia's squad at the Netball World Cup as the Diamonds seek to avenge their loss in the Commonwealth Games.
We run the rule over all 16 nations competing at the 2019 Netball World Cup in Liverpool.
With the standard of netball rising throughout the world,Australia know their task won't be easy at the World Cup.