South Africa Stun France

South Africa, seeded 12^th, continue to surprise the world of squash with their performances at the Women’s World Team Championships in Canada, beating 10^th seeds, France,  2-1, to set up a clash with New Zealand for the 5^th/6^th playoff.

Even though France played without their number one seed, Isabelle Stoehr, South African coach, Richard Castle said: “If Claire (Nitch) too was playing, then I think the result would have been the same.” 

Tenille Swartz showed why she is ranked number one in South Africa with a 3-0 defeat of Camille Serme. 

Diana Argyle continued her fabulous form at the Championship, winning 3-0 against Celia Allamargot. 

Karen vd Westhuizen lost 2-1 to Soraya Renai. 

The win over France would have given South Africa great confidence as they prepare for battle with 6^th seeds, New Zealand, tonight at 7pm (SA time) 

Again, whatever happens against New Zealand, South Africa will finish in the top six, an incredible performance from a team, which went the Championship not expecting advance past the first round. 

[12] South Africa beat [10] France 2-1 

Diana Argyle beat Celia Allamargot 9-1, 9-0, 9-4 

Tenille Swartz beat Camille Serme 9-3, 9-3, 9-6 

Karen vd Westhuizen lost to Soraya Renai 4-9, 9-7, 8-10