England's netball team suffered a decisive defeat to Australia at the Commonwealth Games, losing 66-47 in their second Pool A encounter. The defending champions dominated the contest, establishing an 18-11 lead after the first quarter and extending it to 56-35 by the end of the third. Australia's shooting prowess, particularly Sophie Garbin's 41 conversions from 42 attempts, proved decisive as England struggled against their opponents' physical pressure.

The result marked a stark contrast to England's 83-34 victory over Northern Ireland the previous day. Captain Fran Williams acknowledged the team failed to perform to standard, citing difficulties defending against Australia's intensity. England's challenge is compounded by squad limitations—only two players have prior Commonwealth Games experience—alongside new interim head coach Anna Stembridge taking charge following the previous coach's departure in March.