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NEWS: Spar Baby Proteas secure second win at Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series

The South African Under-21 national netball team, the Spar Baby Proteas, continue to impress as they secured a second victory at the Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series in Jamaica.

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The South African Under-21 national netball team, the Spar Baby Proteas, continue to impress as they secured a second victory at the Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series in Jamaica.

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The Baby Proteas triumphed over hosts Jamaica with a 49-32 win in their second Test on Wednesday.

The three-day series began on January 18 and will conclude with the final Test on Saturday.

The Under-21 team travelled alongside the senior national team, Spar Proteas, to the Caribbean island nation and they are participating in a friendly series against their Jamaican counterparts.

Netball South Africa president Cecilia Molokwane previously emphasized the significance of this series, stating that it offers valuable international experience for the teams.

She highlighted that this series is essential to the team’s preparation for the Under-21 World Cup in Gibraltar.

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“This experience will benefit the Proteas and lay a strong foundation ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, while also preparing the Baby Proteas for the World Cup,” Molokwane said.

Meanwhile, Baby Proteas coach Precious Mthembu expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to compete against top-tier teams.

“The main objective of this series is to help the Spar Baby Proteas gain experience, and we hope all the players return with valuable lessons learned,” Mthembu said.

“We’re thankful for this opportunity and are focused on ensuring that we prepare mentally, physically, and emotionally. This is a young team, and we want to do everything we can to set them up for success.”

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