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Laura Geitz of Australia high-fives her team-mates as she takes the court during the 2015 Netball World Cup Qualification round match between Australia and England at Allphones Arena on August 11, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

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The Australian team forms a huddle before the 2015 Netball World Cup match between Australia and Barbados at Allphones Arena on August 8, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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England head coach Tracey Neville reacts during the 2015 Netball World Cup match between England and Jamaica at Allphones Arena on August 8, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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Australian head coach Lisa Alexander addresses her players during the 2015 Netball World Cup match between Australia and Trinidad & Tobago at Allphones Arena on August 7, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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Serena Guthrie of England is challenged by Vangelee Williams of Jamaica during the 2015 Netball World Cup match between England and Jamaica at Allphones Arena on August 8, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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Performers take part in the 2015 Netball World Cup Opening Ceremony at Allphones Arena on August 7, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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Performers take part in the 2015 Netball World Cup Opening Ceremony at Allphones Arena on August 7, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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The Australian team walks out during the 2015 Netball World Cup Opening Ceremony at Allphones Arena on August 7, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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Players compete for the ball during the 2015 Netball World Cup match between England and Scotland at Allphones Arena on August 7, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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Bailey Mes of New Zealand catches the ball during the 2015 Netball World Cup match between New Zealand and Barbados at Allphones Arena on August 7, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott and his family attended the 2015 Netball World Cup match between Australia and Trinidad & Tobago at Allphones Arena on August 7, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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Caitlin Thwaites of the Diamonds catches the ball during the 2015 Netball World Cup match between Australia and Trinidad & Tobago at Allphones Arena on August 7, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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Bailey Mes of New Zealand is challenged by Kielle Connelly of Trinidad & Tobago during the 2015 Netball World Cup match between New Zealand and Trinidad & Tobago at Allphones Arena on August 8, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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Malia Paseka of New Zealand competes for the ball during the 2015 Netball World Cup match between New Zealand and Trinidad & Tobago at Allphones Arena on August 8, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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Maria Tutaia of New Zealand shoots during the 2015 Netball World Cup match between New Zealand and Trinidad & Tobago at Allphones Arena on August 8, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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Sharni Layton (L) and Laura Geitz (R) of the Diamonds compete with Sheniqua Thomas of Barbados during the 2015 Netball World Cup match between Australia and Barbados at Allphones Arena on August 8, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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Caitlin Bassett of the Diamonds catches the ball during the 2015 Netball World Cup match between Australia and Barbados at Allphones Arena on August 8, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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The final scoreboard shows Australia 83 - Barbados 16 after the 2015 Netball World Cup match between Australia and Barbados at Allphones Arena on August 8, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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Romelda Aiken of Jamaica catches the ball during the 2015 Netball World Cup match between England and Jamaica at Allphones Arena on August 8, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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Bailey Mes of New Zealand is challenged by Laura Geitz of the Diamonds during the 2015 Netball World Cup match between Australia and New Zealand at Allphones Arena on August 9, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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Natalie Medhurst of the Diamonds is challenged by Leana de Bruin of New Zealand during the 2015 Netball World Cup match between Australia and New Zealand at Allphones Arena on August 9, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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Players talk during a time out during the 2015 Netball World Cup match between Australia and New Zealand at Allphones Arena on August 9, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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Laura Langman of New Zealand and Vangelee Williams of Jamaica during the 2015 Netball World Cup Qualification round match between New Zealand and Jamaica at Allphones Arena on August 11, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

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Laura Geitz of Australia competes for the ball with Joanne Harten of England as she catches a pass from Jade Clarke of England during the 2015 Netball World Cup Qualification round match between Australia and England at Allphones Arena on August 11, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

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Lenize Potgieter of South Africa and Rosanna Pretorius of Wales compete for the ball during the match between South Africa and Wales on day 5 of Netball World Cup 2015 at Allphones Arena on August 11, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Reg Caldecott/Gallo Images)

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The Australian team forms a huddle before the 2015 Netball World Cup match between Australia and Barbados at Allphones Arena on August 8, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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Performers take part in the 2015 Netball World Cup Opening Ceremony at Allphones Arena on August 7, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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Performers take part in the 2015 Netball World Cup Opening Ceremony at Allphones Arena on August 7, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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The Australian team walks out during the 2015 Netball World Cup Opening Ceremony at Allphones Arena on August 7, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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Players compete for the ball during the 2015 Netball World Cup match between England and Scotland at Allphones Arena on August 7, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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Players talk during a time out during the 2015 Netball World Cup match between Australia and New Zealand at Allphones Arena on August 9, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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The best images from the 2015 Netball World Cup so far

As the playoffs approach, we take a look at the biggest moments of the tournament.

The best images from the 2015 Netball World Cup so far

By Curtis Figon & Anthony Difederico Aug 12 2015 11:55AM

By Curtis Figon & Anthony Difederico

Aug 12 2015 11:55AM

As the playoffs approach, we take a look at the biggest moments of the tournament.

The 2015 Netball World Cup commenced in Sydney last week, with the best 16 teams from around the world lining up in Sydney for a shot at netball's ultimate prize.

Host nation Australia is aiming to win its third consecutive crown and its 11th overall, but faced a reality check after losing to rivals New Zealand in the group stage.

However, the Diamonds still managed to reach the qualification phase, as they hope to book a birth in the semi-finals of the tournament.

Take a look at the best photos from the 2015 Netball World Cup so far!

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