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2015 Diamond Challenge

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.[1][2][3] 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.[4] The series was broadcast live on SuperSport in South Africa.[5]

2015 Diamond Challenge
Tournament details
Host country South Africa
CitiesMargate, KwaZulu-Natal
VenueUgu Sports Centre
Dates16–19 June 2015
Teams4
TV partnerSuperSport (South Africa)
Final positions
Champions South Africa
Runners-up Malawi
Third place Uganda
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Head coaches and captains

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Team Head coach Captain
 South Africa[4]Norma PlummerMaryka Holtzhausen
Karla Mostert
 Malawi[6]Peace Chawinga-KaluwaCaroline Mtukule
 Uganda[7]Fred MugerwaPeace Proscovia
 ZambiaCarol Moono

Source:[3]

South Africa squad

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South Africa roster
PlayersCoaches
NamePosDOBHeightClubNatCaps
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

Sources:[1][8]

Group stage

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Round 1

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

Sources:[9][10]

Round 2

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

Sources:[5][7]

Round 3

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18 June 2015  Malawi 60–34  Zambia  

Source:[6]

18 June 2015  South Africa 56–39  Uganda  

Source:[11][12]

Table

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Pos Team P W L D GF GA GD Pts
1  South Africa3300162110526
2  Malawi3210144117274
3  Uganda3120138143–52
4  Zambia3030108182–740

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

Playoffs

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3rd v 4th Playoff

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19 June 2015  Uganda 59–34  Zambia  

Sources:[13]

Final

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19 June 2015  South Africa 40–35  Malawi  

Sources:[4]

References

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  1. 1 2 "Netball stars earn their stripes". www.old.varsitysportssa.com. 8 June 2015. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
  2. ↑ "Spar Proteas aim to edge out Malawi at challenge". www.news24.com. 14 June 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  3. 1 2 "Netball South Africa makes major announcement". www.citizen.co.za. 21 June 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 "Plummer's Proteas shine to win Diamond Challenge". www.teamsa.co.za. 21 June 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  5. 1 2 "New coach Plummer guides Proteas to win against Africa's No1 side". www.teamsa.co.za. 18 June 2015. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  6. 1 2 "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. 1 2 "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.
  9. ↑ "She Cranes Lose To Malawi In Netball Diamond Challenge Opener". kawowo.com. 17 June 2015. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  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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