The Proteas have been picked, with the best of the best netball players ready to represent South Africa in the upcoming Netball World Cup on home ground. Meet the team:
South Africa (22 May, 2023)—The streets of Cape Town have been kitted out, walls have been dressed with art and it’s nearly all-systems-go for the Netball World Cup; the first to be held in Africa with Cape Town playing host to the world.
As excitement continues to build across netball-loving nations (16 teams will battle it out on the courts) the Proteas representing South Africa have been officially announced.
The Pick of the Proteas, Meet the Squad!
- Bongiwe Msomi (Captain)
- Karla Pretorius (Vice-Captain)
- Khanyisa Chawane
- Izette Griesel
- Phumza Maweni
- Owethu Ngubane
- Refiloe Nketsa
- Lenize Potgieter
- Lefebre Rademan
- Nicola Smith
- Jeante Strydom
- Nichole Taljaard
- Elmere van der Berg
- Shadine van der Merwe
- Ine-Mari Venter
“We have been in camp since May 7th, and I believe that we have worked very hard with the players at our disposal. We have had some technical and tactical aspects of the game put to the players and at their game. We manage to get some practice matches as well so that, we are sure. We have chosen the best 15 players (12 travelling and 3 reserves) which we believe are the best options.” —SPAR Proteas Head Coach, Norma Plummer.
28 July couldn’t come any sooner, and we can’t wait to see Cape Town come alive with fans from all over the world as our Proteas have their moment in the sun.
Get ready to see our green and gold champions soon at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), you can grab your tickets here.
Or, set up the TV schedule to keep track of all the action at home via SABC or SuperSport.
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