2022 SPAR Diamond Challenge

{{Short description|International netball series hosted by South Africa}}

{{Infobox international netball competition

| title = SPAR Diamond Challenge

| year = 2022

| image =

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| dates = 22–26 November 2022

| host_country = South Africa

| city = Pretoria

| venues = Rembrandt Hall
University of Pretoria

| TV = SuperSport (South Africa)
Recast TV (Scotland)

| winners = South Africa

| second = Scotland

| third =

| num_teams = 4

| scoring_leader =

| prev_season = 2021

| next_season =

}}

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.{{cite web|url=https://netball-sa.co.za/spar-diamond-challenge-makes-a-return/|title=SPAR Diamond Challenge Makes A Return|publisher=netball-sa.co.za|access-date=12 October 2024|date=15 November 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.netballscotland.com/spar-diamond-challenge/#:~:text=10th%20November%202022&text=The%20team%20will%20face%20off,is%20a%203%2Dnation%20competition.|title=Scottish Thistles head to South Africa for SPAR Diamond Challenge|publisher=www.netballscotland.com|access-date=13 October 2024|date=10 November 2022}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://netballscoop.com/spar-diamond-challenge-2022/|title=SPAR Diamond Challenge 2022|publisher=netballscoop.com|archive-url= |date=21 November 2022|archive-date=|access-date=13 October 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://netball-sa.co.za/south-africa-crowned-2022-spar-diamond-challenge-champs/|title=South Africa Crowned 2022 SPAR Diamond Challenge Champs|publisher=netball-sa.co.za|access-date=21 August 2024|date=26 November 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.netballsl.com/2022/11/26/netball-super-league-stars-shine-in-south-africa/|title=Netball Super League stars shine in South Africa|publisher=www.netballsl.com|access-date=13 October 2024|date=26 November 2022}} The series was broadcast live on SuperSport in South Africa. All of Scotland's matches were streamed by Recast TV.{{cite web|url=https://www.netballscotland.com/scottish-thistles/|title=SPAR Diamond Challenge kicks off|publisher=www.netballscotland.com|access-date=13 October 2024|date=22 November 2022}}

Head coaches and captains

class="wikitable collapsible" ! Team ! Head coach ! Captain
{{nb\|South Africa}}	Norma Plummer	Bongiwe Msomi
{{nb\|Scotland}}	Tamsin Greenway	Claire Maxwell{{cite web\|url=https://www.netballsl.com/2022/11/16/scotlands-maxwell-relishing-trips-to-zimbabwe-and-south-africa-ahead-of-2023-world-cup/\|title=Scotland's Maxwell relishing trips to Zimbabwe and South Africa ahead of 2023 World Cup\|publisher=www.netballsl.com\|access-date=13 October 2024\|date=16 November 2022}}
{{nb\|Zimbabwe}}	Ropafadzo Matsauki	Felisitus Kwangwa
{{flagicon\|South Africa}} President's XII	Sameshia Esau	Jeanté Strydom{{cite web\|url=https://netball-sa.co.za/south-africa-sets-spar-diamond-challenge-ablaze/\|title=South Africa Sets SPAR Diamond Challenge Ablaze\|publisher=netball-sa.co.za\|access-date=12 October 2024\|date=22 November 2022}}

{{small|Sources:{{cite web|url=https://netball-sa.co.za/spar-proteas-ready-for-spar-diamond-challenge/|title=SPAR Proteas Ready For SPAR Diamond Challenge|publisher=netball-sa.co.za|access-date=12 October 2024|date=20 November 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.netballscotland.com/tamsin-greenway-names-squad-for-spar-diamond-challenge/|title=Tamsin Greenway names squad for SPAR Diamond Challenge|publisher=www.netballscotland.com|access-date=13 October 2024|date=11 November 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://netball-sa.co.za/spar-diamond-challenge-makes-a-return/|title=Norma Plummer Back To Coach South Africa In SPAR Diamond Challenge|publisher=netball-sa.co.za|access-date=12 October 2024|date=21 November 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://netball-sa.co.za/scotland-squeak-into-spar-diamond-challenge-final/|title=Scotland Squeak Into SPAR Diamond Challenge Final|publisher=netball-sa.co.za|access-date=12 October 2024|date=25 November 2022}}}}

Umpires

class="wikitable collapsible" ! Umpire ! Association
Chakatsa Lephole{{cite web\|url=https://lestimes.com/lephole-to-officiate-at-netball-diamond-challenge/\|title=Lephole to officiate at Netball Diamond Challenge\|publisher=lestimes.com\|access-date=13 October 2024\|date=19 November 2022}}	Lesotho
Leonard Masao	South Africa{{cite web\|url=https://netball-sa.co.za/umpire-spotlight-leonard-masao/\|title=Umpire Spotlight: Leonard Masao\|publisher=netball-sa.co.za\|access-date=13 October 2024\|date=9 October 2022}}
Ken Metekingi{{cite web\|url=https://www.netballmanawatu.org.nz/newsarticle/122224?#:~:text=Summer%20Social%20Competition-,Ken%20Metekingi%20appointed%20to%20umpire%20at%20the%20SPAR%20Diamond%20Challenge,starting%20on%20November%2022nd%202022.\|title=Ken Metekingi appointed to umpire at the SPAR Diamond Challenge\|publisher=www.netballmanawatu.org.nz\|access-date=13 October 2024\|date=22 November 2022}}	New Zealand
Terrence Peart	Jamaica
Theresa Prince	South Africa{{cite web\|url=https://gsport.co.za/theresa-prince-will-continue-to-serve-as-an-international-umpire/\|title=Theresa Prince Will Continue to Serve as An International Umpire\|publisher=gsport.co.za\|access-date=13 October 2024\|date=3 September 2022}}

Group stage

=Round 1=

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| date = 22 November 2022

| time = 14:00

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| score = 61–42

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| date = 22 November 2022

| time = 16:00

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| team1 = {{flagicon|South Africa}} President's XII

| score = 55–50

| team2 = {{nb|Zimbabwe}}

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=Round 2=

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| date = 23 November 2022

| time = 14:00

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| team1 = {{nb|South Africa}}

| score = 72–37

| team2 = {{nb|Zimbabwe}}

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{{small|Source:{{cite web|url=https://netball-sa.co.za/spar-proteas-continue-with-dominance-over-zimbabwe-gems/|title=SPAR Proteas continue with dominance over Zimbabwe Gems|publisher=netball-sa.co.za|access-date=12 October 2024|date=23 November 2022}}}}

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| date = 23 November 2022

| time = 16:00

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| team1 = {{flagicon|South Africa}} President's XII

| score = 49–48

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=Round 3=

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| date = 25 November 2022

| time = 12:00

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| team1 = {{nb|Scotland}}

| score = 41–41

| team2 = {{nb|Zimbabwe}}

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{{small|Sources:{{cite web|url=https://www.netballscotland.com/scottish-thistles-final-playoff/|title=Scottish Thistles advance to final playoff|publisher=www.netballscotland.com|access-date=13 October 2024|date=25 November 2022}}}}

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| date = 25 November 2022

| time = 14:00

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| team1 = {{nb|South Africa}}

| score = 59–34

| team2 = {{flagicon|South Africa}} President's XII

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{{small|Source:{{cite web|url=https://netball-sa.co.za/south-africa-unbeaten-in-the-spar-diamond-challenge/|title=South Africa Unbeaten In The SPAR Diamond Challenge|publisher=netball-sa.co.za|access-date=12 October 2024|date=25 November 2022}}}}

=Table=

width="25" \| {{Abbr\|Pos\|Position}} ! width="200"\| {{Abbr\|Team\|Team}} ! width="25" \| {{Abbr\|P\|Games played}} ! width="25" \| {{Abbr\|W\|Wins}} ! width="25" \| {{Abbr\|L\|Losses}} ! width="25" \| {{Abbr\|D\|Draws}} ! width="30" \| {{Abbr\|GF\|Goals For (Total goals scored)}} ! width="30" \| {{Abbr\|GA\|Goals Against (Total goals conceded)}} ! width="30" \| {{Abbr\|GD\|Goal Difference (GF−GA)}} ! width="30" \| {{Abbr\|Pts\|Total points}}
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style="background:#e6efff" \| 1 \| style="text-align:left" \|{{nb\|South Africa}}	3	3	0	0	192	119	73	6
style="background:#fff6e6" \| 2 \| style="text-align:left" \|{{flagicon\|South Africa}} President's XII {{ref\|1\|(Note 1)}}	3	2	1	0	138	157	–19	4
style="background:#e6efff" \| 3 \| style="text-align:left" \|{{nb\|Scotland}} {{ref\|2\|(Note 2)}}	3	0	2	1	131	151	–20	1
style="background:#fff6e6" \| 4 \| style="text-align:left" \|{{nb\|Zimbabwe}}	3	0	2	1	128	168	–40	1

{{legend2|#e6efff|Qualified for Final|border=1px solid #AAAAAA}}
{{legend2|#fff6e6|Qualified for 3rd/4th place match|border=1px solid #AAAAAA}}

;Notes

{{note|1|1}} The President's XII were ineligible to qualify for the final.
{{note|2|2}} Scotland qualified for the final because of their better goal difference.

Playoffs

=3rd v 4th Playoff=

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| date = 26 November 2022

| time = 14:00

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| team1 = {{flagicon|South Africa}} President's XII

| score = 49–43

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=Final=

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| date = 26 November 2022

| time = 16:00

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| team1 = {{nb|South Africa}}

| score = 54–36

| team2 = {{nb|Scotland}}

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;Teams

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valign=top|Head Coach:
Norma Plummer
Assistant coach:
Dumisani Chauke

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Starting 7:
{{small|GS}} Lenize Potgieter
{{small|GA}} Nomfundo Mngomezulu
{{small|WA}} Bongiwe Msomi (c)
{{small|C}} Refiloe Nketsa
{{small|WD}} Shadine van der Merwe
{{small|GD}} Zanele Vimbela
{{small|GK}} Phumza Maweni

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Squad:
{{small|WA, C, WD}} Khanyisa Chawane
{{small|C, WA}} Izette Griesel
{{small|GD, WD}} Boitumelo Mahloko
{{small|GD, WD}} Monique Reyneke-Meyer
{{small|GD, GK}} Nicola Smith
{{small|GA, WA}} Nicholé Taljaard
{{small|GS, GA}} Elmeré van der Berg
{{small|GS, GA}} Ine-Marí Venter

|valign=top|Head Coach:
Tamsin Greenway
Assistant coach:
Karen Atkinson

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Starting 7:
{{small|GS}} Emma Barrie
{{small|GA}} Niamh McCall
{{small|WA}} Iona Christian
{{small|C}} Hannah Leighton
{{small|WD}} Claire Maxwell (c)
{{small|GD}} Emily Nicholl (vc)
{{small|GK}} Rachel Conway

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Squad:
{{small|WA, C}} Kelly Boyle
{{small|GS, GA}} Cerys Cairns
{{small|GD, GK}} Cerys Finn
{{small|WA, GA}} Emma Love
{{small|GD, WD}} Sarah MacPhail
{{small|GS, GA}} Kalea Stagg

{{small|Sources:{{cite web|url=https://www.netballscotland.com/scottish-thistles-take-silver/|title=Scottish Thistles take Silver in SPAR Diamond Challenge|publisher=www.netballscotland.com|access-date=13 October 2024|date=26 November 2022}}}}

Final Placings

style="background:white;" \| Rank ! style="background:white;" \| Team
class="wikitable collapsible"
1	{{nb\|South Africa}}
2	{{nb\|Scotland}}
3	{{flagicon\|South Africa}} President's XII
4	{{nb\|Zimbabwe}}

Award winners

style="background:white;" \| Award ! style="background:white;" \| Winner ! style="background:white;" \| Team
class="wikitable collapsible"
Player of the Tournament	Khanyisa Chawane	{{nb\|South Africa}}
Best Shooter	Ine-Marí Venter	{{nb\|South Africa}}
Best Mid Court	Iona Christian	{{nb\|Scotland}}
Best Defender	Phumza Maweni	{{nb\|South Africa}}

References

2022

Category:2022 in netball

Category:2022 in South African netball

Category:2022 in Scottish women's sport

Category:2022 in Zimbabwean sport

Category:Zimbabwe national netball team series

Category:November 2022 sports events in Africa

Category:Sports competitions in Pretoria