Diamonds go up against Tonga and the crowd in opening Commonwealth Games netball win in Glasgow
- The game was never going to be close between the Diamonds and Tonga, but as Uneeq Palavi hit the Griddy on her way onto court, it was clear the result was only part of the story.
- One was the undisputed number-one team in the world and defending champions, the other was on Games debut.
- "[Before the game] we were pretty much telling ourselves 'oh, we're gonna beat the diamonds' but it's just a hype up to get around," Palavi said.
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- The game was never going to be close between the Diamonds and Tonga, but as Uneeq Palavi hit the Griddy on her way onto court, it was clear the result was only part of the story.
- One was the undisputed number-one team in the world and defending champions, the other was on Games debut.
- "[Before the game] we were pretty much telling ourselves 'oh, we're gonna beat the diamonds' but it's just a hype up to get around," Palavi said.
Sources: ABC Australia