2016 Diamond Challenge

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2016 Diamond Challenge
Tournament details
Host countryFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
City Durban
Venue(s) Westville Campus
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Dates2–5 October 2016
Teams4
TV partner(s) SuperSport (South Africa)
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Runner-upFlag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe
Third placeFlag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
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The 2016 Diamond Challenge was the fourth Diamond Challenge netball series. It featured South Africa, Uganda, Zimbabwe and a Netball South Africa President's XII. The series was played in October 2016 at the Westville Campus of the University of KwaZulu-Natal. [1] With a team coached by Norma Plummer and captained by Bongiwe Msomi, South Africa won the series. South Africa finished the series undefeated, winning all four matches. In the final they defeated Zimbabwe 68–34. [1] [2] [3] Zimbabwe, 21st in the World Netball Rankings, qualified for the final and caused an upset when they beat Uganda, ranked 8th, 42–39 in their final group stage match. [4] The series was broadcast live on SuperSport in South Africa. [1]

Contents

Head coaches and captains

TeamHead coachCaptain
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa [1] Norma Plummer Bongiwe Msomi
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda Rashid Mubiru [5] Irene Eyaru [6]
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe Perpetua Siyachitema [4] [7]
Flag of South Africa.svg President's XII Elsunet du Plessis [1]

South Africa squad

South Africa roster
PlayersCoaches
NamePosDOBHeightClubNatCaps
Erin Burger C, WA, WD (1987-02-10)10 February 1987 (aged 29)1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) Southern Stings
Sigrid Burger GA, GS (1996-02-23)23 February 1996 (aged 20)1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) North West Flames
Izette Lubbe C, WA (1992-07-12)12 July 1992 (aged 24)1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Gauteng Jaguars
Phumza Maweni GK, GD (1984-09-04)4 September 1984 (aged 32)1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) Kingdom Stars
Karla Mostert  (vc)GD,WD (1990-03-12)12 March 1990 (aged 26)1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) Free State Crinums
Bongiwe Msomi  (c)WA, C (1988-01-19)19 January 1988 (aged 28)1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) Kingdom Stars
Precious Mthembu C, WD (1984-07-11)11 July 1984 (aged 32)1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) Kingdom Stars
Lenize Potgieter GS, GA (1994-05-02)2 May 1994 (aged 22)1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Gauteng Jaguars
Juline RossouwGD (1992-01-03)3 January 1992 (aged 24)1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Renske Stoltz GA, GS (1994-04-19)19 April 1994 (aged 22)1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) North West Flames
Vanes-Mari du Toit GK, GS (1989-08-02)2 August 1989 (aged 27)1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) Yorkshire Jets
Zanele Vimbela GD, GK (1989-04-28)28 April 1989 (aged 27)1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Eastern Cape Aloes
Head coach


Notes
  • (c)– Captain
  • (cc)– Co-captain
  • (vc)– Vice-captain
  • Star of life gold.svg – Injury / maternity leave
  • (TRP)– Temporary Replacement Player
Player profiles: Team website Last updated:
22 October 2024

Group stage

Round 1

2 October 2016 Flag of South Africa.svg President's XII 55–50Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda  
16:00
2 October 2016Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 70–35Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe  
18:00

Sources: [6] [7]

Round 2

3 October 2016Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 59–27Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda  
18:00
3 October 2016 Flag of South Africa.svg President's XII 57–32Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe  
20:00

Sources: [5] [8]

Round 3

4 October 2016Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe 42–39Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda  
4 October 2016Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 56–35 Flag of South Africa.svg President's XII  

Source: [4]

Table

PosTeamPWLDGFGAGDPts
1Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 330018597886
2 Flag of South Africa.svg President's XII (Note 1) 321014713894
3Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe 3120109160–512
4Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 3003116153–371

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

Notes

Playoffs

3rd v 4th Playoff

5 October 2016 Flag of South Africa.svg President's XII 54–54Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda  

Final

5 October 2016Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 68–34Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe  

Sources: [2] [3]

Final Placings

RankTeam
1Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
2Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe
3Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
3 Flag of South Africa.svg President's XII

References

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  2. 1 2 "'Job well done', says coach Plummer as Proteas win Challenge". www.teamsa.co.za. 2 October 2016. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  3. 1 2 "South Africa win Netball Diamond Challenge". netball-sa.co.za. 6 October 2016. Archived from the original on 6 July 2022. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "SPAR Proteas step up a gear". netball-sa.co.za. 5 October 2016. Archived from the original on 6 July 2022. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  5. 1 2 "She Cranes Lose Second Game in Diamond Challenge". chimpreports.com. 4 October 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  6. 1 2 "Netball: She Crane takes on South Africa in Diamond Challenge". New Vision . 3 October 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  7. 1 2 "SPAR Proteas off to a good start in Diamond Challenge". netball-sa.co.za. 3 October 2016. Archived from the original on 23 May 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  8. ↑ "Proteas thump Uganda 50-40 at Diamond Challenge". netball-sa.co.za. 4 October 2016. Archived from the original on 6 July 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
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