2015 Diamond Challenge Explained

Diamond Challenge
Year:2015
Dates:16–19 June 2015
Host Country:South Africa
City:Margate, KwaZulu-Natal
Venues:Ugu Sports Centre
Tv:SuperSport (South Africa)
Winners:South Africa
Second:Malawi
Third:Uganda
Num Teams:4
Prev Season:2013
Next Season:2016

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]

Head coaches and captains

Team Head coach Captain
Norma PlummerMaryka Holtzhausen
Karla Mostert
[6] Peace Chawinga-Kaluwa
[7] Fred MugerwaPeace Proscovia
Carol Moono

South Africa squad

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Group stage

Table

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43030108182–740


Playoffs

Final

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Netball stars earn their stripes. www.old.varsitysportssa.com. 8 June 2015. 17 November 2024.
  2. Web site: Spar Proteas aim to edge out Malawi at challenge. www.news24.com. 14 June 2015. 2 November 2024.
  3. Web site: Netball South Africa makes major announcement. www.citizen.co.za. 21 June 2015. 2 November 2024.
  4. Web site: Plummer's Proteas shine to win Diamond Challenge. www.teamsa.co.za. 2 July 2024. 21 June 2015.
  5. Web site: New coach Plummer guides Proteas to win against Africa’s No1 side. www.teamsa.co.za. 1 November 2024. 18 June 2015.
  6. Web site: Malawi Queens beat Zambia to book final berth with South Africa in Diamonds Challenge. www.nyasatimes.com. 1 November 2024. 18 June 2015.
  7. Web site: Uganda She Cranes defeat Zambia to earn maiden win. kawowo.com. 1 November 2024. 17 June 2015.