Netball: Silver Ferns and Australia 'on a par'

The visiting Australian netballers have received high praise from a local coach in the know.

Te Aroha Keenan coached the New Zealand "A" team in a warm up game against Australia last night in Wellington, the Aussies winning 63-35.

The "A" team also played the Silver Ferns over the weekend in another pre-test match up.

Te Aroha Keenan says both teams are impressive, with very little between the players. Keenan says Australia's strength through the court is obvious. She says the Australians also impressed with their level of accurate shooting.

The two teams have a get together at Parliament tonight, with the test series starting in Wellington on Thursday night.

- NEWSTALK ZB