Proteas netball team show class

While they were pleased to remain unbeaten after four matches in the Diamond Challenge series, captain Bongi Msomi admitted the Proteas netball team were given a shake by a gutsy Zambian side in Polokwane yesterday.

Though they never really challenged for the lead, Zambia put up a brave fight.

The Proteas displayed their class, however, and after taking a 28-18 advantage into the half-time break, the hosts shook off a brief interruption caused by a power failure in the final quarter to extend the gap, securing a 57-36 victory.

“They brought the fight to us today, but it was what we expected, to be honest,” said Msomi. – Wesley Botton