JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, CMC – Netball South Africa president Cecilia Molokwane mentioned the nationwide workforce will aspire to push Jamaica arduous and surpass them on this planet rankings when the 2 groups meet in a three-Check collection within the New Yr in Kingston.
South Africans are ranked fifth on this planet and final confronted the fourth-ranked Jamaicans throughout a tri-nations collection involving Trinidad & Tobago two years in the past in Kingston amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic challenges.
Molokwane mentioned coordinating the schedule was difficult because of the Sunshine Ladies’ busy agenda. Nonetheless, plans for the journey had been nicely superior, and the nationwide workforce will probably be seeking to safe an elevated standing within the sport.
“I can verify … that we’ve just lately inked a brand new contract with the Jamaican netball federation for a 3 test-match collection in Jamaica,” she advised SABC Sport. “It’s essential for us to compete towards a nation ranked increased than ours.
“Though we confronted Jamaica through the difficult instances of COVID-19, we should give them a formidable check. Enjoying towards Jamaica holds higher significance than going through Australia, New Zealand, and England.
“That is primarily as a result of Jamaica holds a better place than us on this planet rankings, and our strategic aim is to interchange positions with them. Triumphing over a workforce shut boosts confidence, setting the stage for difficult encounters with others.”
In a latest collection, South Africa had little success once they confronted World No. 1 Australia and World No. 3 England, however Molokwane mentioned the NSA would put together the workforce nicely to make sure they meet their targets.
“Relaxation assured, we’re equipped for the thrilling problem towards Jamaica,” she mentioned. “The rest of this system for the yr will probably be disclosed to the general public…, however we’re taking a break to offer the gamers and everybody concerned with a possibility to relaxation.”
When the South Africans hosted the World Cup from July to August, the Jamaicans beat them 67-49, which can nonetheless be contemporary of their minds.
The win was additionally candy revenge for the Sunshine Ladies, who had been crushed 55-52 by the Proteas within the 2019 World Cup in England.
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