The 2022 SPAR Diamond Challenge was the seventh Diamond Challenge netball series. It featured South Africa, Scotland and Zimbabwe. Malawi were also due to take part. However, they were replaced by a Netball South Africa President's XII. The series was played in November 2022 at the University of Pretoria's Rembrandt Hall.[1][2] With a team coached by Norma Plummer and captained by Bongiwe Msomi, South Africa won the series after defeating Scotland 54–36 in the final. South Africa finished the series undefeated, winning all four matches, and Khanyisa Chawane was named the Player of the Tournament.[3][4][5] The series was broadcast live on SuperSport in South Africa.[1][6] All of Scotland's matches were streamed by Recast TV.[3][7]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  South Africa |
| City | Pretoria |
| Venue(s) | Rembrandt Hall University of Pretoria |
| Dates | 22–26 November 2022 |
| Teams | 4 |
| TV partner(s) | SuperSport (South Africa) Recast TV (Scotland) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | South Africa |
| Runner-up |  Scotland |
Head coaches and captains
edit| Team | Head coach | Captain |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa |
Norma Plummer[4] | Bongiwe Msomi |
| Scotland |
Tamsin Greenway | Claire Maxwell[8] |
 Zimbabwe |
Ropafadzo Matsauki | Felisitus Kwangwa |
| President's XII |
Sameshia Esau[4] | Jeanté Strydom[9] |
Umpires
edit| Umpire | Association |
|---|---|
| Chakatsa Lephole[13] | Lesotho |
| Leonard Masao | South Africa[14] |
| Ken Metekingi[15] | New Zealand |
| Terrence Peart | Jamaica |
| Theresa Prince | South Africa[16] |
Source:[3]
Group stage
editRound 1
edit| 22 November 2022 | South Africa
|
61–42 | Scotland
|
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| 14:00 |
| 22 November 2022 | President's XII
|
55–50 | Zimbabwe
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| 16:00 |
Source:[9]
Round 2
edit| 23 November 2022 | South Africa
|
72–37 | Zimbabwe
|
||
| 14:00 |
Source:[17]
| 23 November 2022 | President's XII
|
49–48 | Scotland
|
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| 16:00 |
Source:[17]
Round 3
edit| 25 November 2022 | Scotland
|
41–41 | Zimbabwe
|
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| 12:00 |
| 25 November 2022 | South Africa
|
59–34 | President's XII
|
||
| 14:00 |
Source:[19]
Table
edit| Pos | Team | P | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 192 | 119 | 73 | 6 |
| 2 | President's XII (Note 1) |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 138 | 157 | –19 | 4 |
| 3 | Scotland (Note 2) |
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 131 | 151 | –20 | 1 |
| 4 | Zimbabwe |
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 128 | 168 | –40 | 1 |
Qualified for Final
Qualified for 3rd/4th place match
- Notes
- ^1 The President's XII were ineligible to qualify for the final.
- ^2 Scotland qualified for the final because of their better goal difference.
Playoffs
edit3rd v 4th Playoff
edit| 26 November 2022 | President's XII
|
49–43 | Zimbabwe
|
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| 14:00 |
Source:[4]
Final
edit| 26 November 2022 | South Africa
|
54–36 | Scotland
|
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| 16:00 |
- Teams
| Head Coach: Norma Plummer Assistant coach: Dumisani Chauke Starting 7: Squad: |
Head Coach: Tamsin Greenway Assistant coach: Karen Atkinson Starting 7: Squad: |
Final Placings
edit| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa
|
| 2 | Scotland
|
| 3 | President's XII
|
| 4 | Zimbabwe
|
Award winners
edit| Award | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Player of the Tournament | Khanyisa Chawane | South Africa
|
| Best Shooter | Ine-Marí Venter | South Africa
|
| Best Mid Court | Iona Christian | Scotland
|
| Best Defender | Phumza Maweni | South Africa
|
References
edit- ^ a b "SPAR Diamond Challenge Makes A Return". netball-sa.co.za. 15 November 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "Scottish Thistles head to South Africa for SPAR Diamond Challenge". www.netballscotland.com. 10 November 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- ^ a b c d "SPAR Diamond Challenge 2022". netballscoop.com. 21 November 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "South Africa Crowned 2022 SPAR Diamond Challenge Champs". netball-sa.co.za. 26 November 2022. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Netball Super League stars shine in South Africa". www.netballsl.com. 26 November 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- ^ a b c "SPAR Proteas Ready For SPAR Diamond Challenge". netball-sa.co.za. 20 November 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ a b "SPAR Diamond Challenge kicks off". www.netballscotland.com. 22 November 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- ^ "Scotland's Maxwell relishing trips to Zimbabwe and South Africa ahead of 2023 World Cup". www.netballsl.com. 16 November 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- ^ a b c "South Africa Sets SPAR Diamond Challenge Ablaze". netball-sa.co.za. 22 November 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Tamsin Greenway names squad for SPAR Diamond Challenge". www.netballscotland.com. 11 November 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- ^ "Norma Plummer Back To Coach South Africa In SPAR Diamond Challenge". netball-sa.co.za. 21 November 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Scotland Squeak Into SPAR Diamond Challenge Final". netball-sa.co.za. 25 November 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "Lephole to officiate at Netball Diamond Challenge". lestimes.com. 19 November 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- ^ "Umpire Spotlight: Leonard Masao". netball-sa.co.za. 9 October 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- ^ "Ken Metekingi appointed to umpire at the SPAR Diamond Challenge". www.netballmanawatu.org.nz. 22 November 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- ^ "Theresa Prince Will Continue to Serve as An International Umpire". gsport.co.za. 3 September 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- ^ a b "SPAR Proteas continue with dominance over Zimbabwe Gems". netball-sa.co.za. 23 November 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "Scottish Thistles advance to final playoff". www.netballscotland.com. 25 November 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- ^ "South Africa Unbeaten In The SPAR Diamond Challenge". netball-sa.co.za. 25 November 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "Scottish Thistles take Silver in SPAR Diamond Challenge". www.netballscotland.com. 26 November 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2024.