South Africa and Wales earn first wins
AFTER first-up losses the day before, South Africa and Wales picked up their first wins of the 2022 Commonwealth Games with respective victories over Barbados and Scotland. SOUTH AFRICA 23 | 20 | 23 | 25 (91)BARBADOS 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 (36) South Africa bounced back from a first-up loss to Jamaica […]
2022 Quad Series team review: South Africa
SOUTH Africa came into the 2022 Quad Series as the underdog, and, after a shaky start, managed to find some rhythm in the later matches to almost steal third spot. The Proteas have never finished in the top three, but came within a goal of doing just that despite missing their best player. WHAT WENT […]
Silver Ferns survive thriller to earn third
NEW ZEALAND Silver Ferns have survived a second half comeback from South Africa to ensure they grabbed third spot at the 2022 Quad Series. Having beaten the Proteas the day before, the world number two Silver Ferns were favourites for the clash, but never had it easy. Despite leading throughout the first half, the Proteas […]
Silver Ferns secure first win over Proteas
AFTER back-to-back losses, the reigning Netball World Cup and Constellation Cup champions are on the board at the 2022 Quad Series. Though they will be battling it out against the same opponent for third spot tomorrow, the Silver Ferns gained the confidence-boosting 11-goal win over South Africa this morning. Both sides had gone down to […]
Diamonds set up Roses clash 20-goal win over Proteas
AUSTRALIA has set up a Quad Series final with England after taking out South Africa in the second round robin match at the Copper Box Arena. The Diamond won each of the four quarters, piling on 60 goals to 40, with a particularly dominant second half, where they added 33 goals to 17. In the […]
SPAR Proteas name 2022 Quad Series squad
SOUTH Africa SPAR Proteas have named their 14-player squad for next month’s 2022 Quad Series tournament in England. Though the squad will be without star talent Karla Pretorius after the defender announced her pregnancy, the SPAR Proteas have plenty of players to watch. The loss of Pretorius and shooter Lenize Potgieter does leave the side […]
Shadine van der Merwe reflects on SPAR Challenge series
JUST over a week ago South Africa took on Malawi in the SPAR Challenge Series which saw the two nations play out three games, all of which South African won. It was a convincing performance from the home side which not only managed a clean sweep but also notched up a record-breaking win against the […]
South Africa should not be underestimated
THERE were a number of standout performances throughout the SPAR Challenge Test series between South Africa and Malawi as a couple of regulars well and truly stepped up to the plate and delivered for their home nation. The Proteas walked away with a clean sweep of the tournament claiming a record breaking 41-goal victory in […]
