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NEWS: Spar Proteas determined to bounce back in Magaret Beckford Sunshine Series

The Spar Proteas are determined to make a comeback in the three-match Magaret Beckford Sunshine Series following their defeat to Jamaica in the first test on Saturday.

Karla Pretorius

The Spar Proteas are determined to make a comeback in the three-match Magaret Beckford Sunshine Series following their defeat to Jamaica in the first test on Saturday.

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The national team lost 47-55 to the Sunshine Girls in the series taking place in Kingston, Jamaica. South Africa’s last victory over Jamaica was at the 2019 Netball World Cup in Liverpool.

Coach Jenny Van Dyk expressed that although they lost the first test, they now have valuable insights to work on ahead of the second test.

“The last time we played Jamaica, we lost by 18 points – this time, we lost by eight. There’s definitely something to build on, and next time, we’ll know what to expect,” said van Dyk.

She also mentioned that the team had done well to cope with the atmosphere in the packed National Indoor Stadium.

“We theoretically know how they play, but there’s nothing like experiencing it first-hand. The noise and the vibe are something special, but it can also throw you off your game.

“I think there’s a lot we can take from this match, and we know what we need to work on. The second quarter was particularly challenging for us, with a player injured and another sent off, but we should be able to handle setbacks like that,” Van Dyk added.

Meanwhile, the SPAR Baby Proteas impressed with a dominant 61-31 victory over the Jamaica Under-21 team.

The next match is scheduled for Thursday, January 23, 2025 (02:00 SA time), with the final test on Sunday, January 26, 2025 (01:00 SA time).

All matches will be broadcasted live on SuperSport Variety 4 (DStv Channel 209).

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