International netball series hosted by South Africa
The 2013 Diamond Challenge was the second Diamond Challenge netball series. It featured South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The series was played in October 2013 at the NMMU Indoor Sports Centre at Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth.[1][2] South Africa entered an Invitational team featuring under-21 players, including Shadine van der Merwe. Coached by Elize Kotze and captained by Bongiwe Msomi, South Africa won the series. South Africa finished the series undefeated, winning all three matches. In the final they defeated Zimbabwe 59–45.[3][4] The series was broadcast live on SuperSport in South Africa.[1]
Head coaches and captains
Group stage
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Final table
Qualified for Final
Final
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Award winners
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References
- ^ a b "Busy months ahead for Netball SA". www.citizen.co.za. 11 October 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "Proteas shine up for Diamond Challenge in PE". mypr.co.za. 27 October 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ a b c "Msomi Stars in Clinical Diamond Challenge Win". gsport.co.za. 30 October 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Young SPAR Proteas Retain Diamond League". gsport.co.za. 31 October 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ a b "National netball team outclassed in SA". www.newsday.co.zw. 30 October 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Zambia