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International netball series hosted by South Africa
2015 Diamond Challenge
Tournament details
Host country South Africa
CityMargate, KwaZulu-Natal
Venue(s)Ugu Sports Centre
Dates16–19 June 2015
Teams4
TV partner(s)SuperSport (South Africa)
Final positions
Champions South Africa
Runner-up Malawi
Third place Uganda
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The 2015 Diamond Challenge was the third Diamond Challenge netball series. It featured South Africa, Malawi, Uganda and Zambia. The series was played in June 2015 at Margate's Ugu Sports Centre. With a team coached by Norma Plummer and captained by Maryka Holtzhausen, South Africa won the series. South Africa finished the series undefeated, winning all four of their matches. In the final they defeated Malawi 40–35. The series was broadcast live on SuperSport in South Africa.

Head coaches and captains

Team Head coach Captain
 South Africa Norma Plummer Maryka Holtzhausen
Karla Mostert
 Malawi Peace Chawinga-Kaluwa Caroline Mtukule
 Uganda Fred Mugerwa Peace Proscovia
 Zambia Carol Moono

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South Africa squad

South Africa roster
Players Coaches
Name Pos DOB Height Club Nat Caps
Zukelwa Cwaba GK, GD (1984-10-15)15 October 1984 (aged 30) 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Maryka Holtzhausen (c) GA, WA (1987-06-02)2 June 1987 (aged 28) 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) Loughborough Lightning
Lindie Lombard GS – Gauteng Jaguars
Izette Lubbe C, WA (1992-07-12)12 July 1992 (aged 22) 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Gauteng Jaguars
Phumza Maweni GK, GD (1984-09-04)4 September 1984 (aged 30) 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) Loughborough Lightning
Karla Mostert GD,WD (1990-03-12)12 March 1990 (aged 25) 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) Free State Crinums
Bongiwe Msomi WA, C (1988-01-19)19 January 1988 (aged 27) 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) Kingdom Stars
Precious Mthembu C, WD (1984-07-11)11 July 1984 (aged 30) 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) Kingdom Stars
Melissa Myburgh GS, GA – Gauteng Jaguars
Adele Niemand GK – Free State Crinums
Elsje du Plessis –
Lenize Potgieter GS, GA (1994-05-02)2 May 1994 (aged 21) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Gauteng Jaguars
Shadine van der Merwe GD, WD, GK (1992-11-25)25 November 1992 (aged 22) 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) Gauteng Jaguars
Nokubonga Sibiya C – Kingdom Stars
Head coach


Notes
  • (c) – Captain
  • (cc) – Co-captain
  • (vc) – Vice-captain
  • Injured or on maternity leave – Injury / maternity leave
  • (TRP) – Temporary Replacement Player
Player profiles: Team website Last updated:
22 October 2024

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Group stage

Round 1

16 June 2015  Malawi 51–40  Uganda  
16 June 2015  South Africa 63–38  Zambia  

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Round 2

17 June 2015  South Africa 43–33  Malawi  
17 June 2015  Uganda 59–36  Zambia  

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Round 3

18 June 2015  Malawi 60–34  Zambia  

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18 June 2015  South Africa 56–39  Uganda  

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Table

Pos Team P W L D GF GA GD Pts
1  South Africa 3 3 0 0 162 110 52 6
2  Malawi 3 2 1 0 144 117 27 4
3  Uganda 3 1 2 0 138 143 –5 2
4  Zambia 3 0 3 0 108 182 –74 0

  Qualified for Final
  Qualified for 3rd/4th place match

Playoffs

3rd v 4th Playoff

19 June 2015  Uganda 59–34  Zambia  

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Final

19 June 2015  South Africa 40–35  Malawi  

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References

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  2. "Spar Proteas aim to edge out Malawi at challenge". www.news24.com. 14 June 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Netball South Africa makes major announcement". www.citizen.co.za. 21 June 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Plummer's Proteas shine to win Diamond Challenge". www.teamsa.co.za. 21 June 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  5. ^ "New coach Plummer guides Proteas to win against Africa's No1 side". www.teamsa.co.za. 18 June 2015. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  6. ^ "Malawi Queens beat Zambia to book final berth with South Africa in Diamonds Challenge". www.nyasatimes.com. 18 June 2015. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  7. ^ "Uganda She Cranes defeat Zambia to earn maiden win". kawowo.com. 17 June 2015. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  8. "The rise of Kingdom Stars". www.citizen.co.za. 24 June 2015. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
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  10. "Taller Proteas down Zambia in Diamond Challenge". www.teamsa.co.za. 17 June 2015. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  11. "Uganda She Cranes Fall to Hosts, South Africa". kawowo.com. 18 June 2015. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  12. "Proteas down the 'She Cranes' to stay unbeaten in Challenge". www.teamsa.co.za. 19 June 2015. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  13. "Uganda She Cranes Finish Third At 2015 Diamond Netball Challenge". kawowo.com. 19 June 2015. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
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South Africa national netball team
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  • Marchelle Maroun
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  • Elsje Jordaan
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