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Diamonds strong, but still need polishing

Diamonds goal shooter Caitlin Bassett in action against South Africa.

The Diamonds have two wins from as many outings in this Quad series, but they are yet to put together a performance that suggests they are at the peak of their powers.

Diamonds skipper sparkles in Quad Series win over England

Inspirational: Caitlin Bassett takes a pass to set up another scoring opportunity.

Captaincy clearly agrees with Caitlin Bassett. On debut as  skipper, Bassett produced an outstanding shooting display to inspire the world No.1 Diamonds' win over England in the Netball Quad Series opener in Brisbane on Saturday.

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The Samsung Diamonds are one of the nation's most successful sports teams.

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The biggest cause of concern for the Diamonds

Jo Weston will provide some much-needed niggle.

The Diamonds begin their defence of the Quad Series trophy on Saturday with a team that is barely recognisable from the one that held the World Cup trophy aloft just two short years ago.