Netball South Africa have announced a formidable Spar Proteas squad for the upcoming Spar Challenge international test series against the Malawi Queens, set to take place in Johannesburg from 31 October to 3 November, 2024.
From the squad of 15 players, the Proteas team of 12 players will be announced by Head Coach Jenny van Dyk at the pre-series media conference on Tuesday, 29 October, 2024.
As per international regulations, the 12-player team announced on 29 October will be committed to play the first test on 31 October 2024, but for the remaining two tests on 2 – and 3 November, Van Dyk may make changes to her team from the original 15 squad players.
The team will be captained by Khanyisa Chawane with Karla Pretorius as assistant captain. The highly-experienced Pretorius holds a special place in the Proteas-Malawi rivalry and, of the current squad, she has played the most games against Malawi of any of the other squad players, featuring in nine matches since her debut in 2011.
Khanyisa Chawane and Ine-Marí Venter also have extensive experience against the Queens, with Chawane facing them six times and Venter four.
