South Africa

INF Ranking: 5

Coaches: Jenny van Dyk & Dumisani Chauke

Reigning World University Netball champions South Africa are still considered favourites to win the championship in Kampala.

The Spar Proteas, as the team is popularly known, have a good combination of experience and talent.

At the last tournament in Miami, USA, South Africa beat Uganda in the semi-finals before edging Jamaica 43-39 to emerge champions.

The Team: Stephenie Brandt, Marlize de Bruin, Chante Louw, Tshina Mdau, Sikholiwe Mdletshe, Lungile Mthembu, Nobulele Phuza, Alicia Puren, Jeanté Strydom, Chantelle Swart, Nicole Taljaard, Jasmine Ziegelmeier.

Results

Game#1  South Africa 117 - USA 4
Game#6  South Africa 116 - Sri Lanka 6
Game#10 South Africa 92 - Singapore 11
Game#13 South Africa 105 - Zimbabwe 12
Game#18 South Africa 91 - Kenya 7
Game#19 Uganda 42 - South Africa 42

Defending Champions South Africa prove their might by remaining unbeaten in all six Games of the Championship played. Their spirited fight against Uganda in the Final however was not enough, as the hosts beat them 44-43 to win the 3rd FISU WUNC2018 Kampala