Netball Quad Series: Bongiwe Msomi to lead South Africa
The former Wasps player has been named as captain by head coach Dorette Badenhorst as the SPAR Proteas prepare for their meetings with England, New Zealand and Australia; every match of the series will be live on Sky Sports from January 15
Wednesday 22 December 2021 14:53, UK
Bongiwe Msomi will lead the South Africa squad selected for January's Netball Quad Series which will take place at the Copper Box Arena in London.
The former Wasps player has been named as captain by head coach Dorette Badenhorst as the team prepare for their meetings with England, New Zealand and Australia.
The SPAR Proteas come into the tournament having successfully defended their Africa Netball Cup title, as well as playing matches in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
The outfit will travel to London in early January ahead of the competition, which is due to start on January 15 at the Copper Box Arena in London.
"Quad series is a clash between the medal contenders for Commonwealth Games," Badenhorst commented.
"For that reason, I see no better preparation than this tournament.
"As a team we want to perform very well at this tournament," the head coach added.
"I am looking forward to seeing how our new players will fare against top nations in the world and seeing how our combinations will work. This is a preparation for Commonwealth Games for us."
One individual who will not be part of the Quad Series is Karla Pretorius, who has recently announced that she will be time taking away from netball as she is expecting her first baby in 2022.
South Africa's first encounter of the Quad Series will be against their hosts England, before they take on Australia on the second day of competition.
