Shadine van der Merwe of South Africa during the Netball World Cup 2023, Pool G match between South Africa and Trinidad and Tobago at Cape Town International Convention Centre Court 1 on July 31, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Netball World Cup 2023)

South Africa’s #SPARProteas got their stage 2 Netball World Cup preliminary round off to a positive start, winning against Trinidad & Tobago at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Monday, 31 July 2023.

The South African’s put up a convincing performance, which saw them secure a 69-28 victory. 

Nichole Taljaard was named Most Valued Player for her outstanding play on the day. 

The host nation will face New Zealand in their next match on Wednesday, 2 August at 18h00 CAT.

In the other evening encounter at CTICC 2, England beat Tonga 72-46. 

While in the earlier afternoon matches, Jamaica continued to pile on the pressure on their fellow opponents, defeating Uganda 61-49 in what was a tight encounter. 

Singapore also added their name to the winners board, beating Sri Lanka 55-52.

Photo 1 Caption: Shadine van der Merwe of South Africa during the Netball World Cup 2023, Pool G match between South Africa and Trinidad and Tobago at Cape Town International Convention Centre Court 1 on July 31, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Netball World Cup 2023)

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