South Africa v England Netball Rivalry to Reignite at Three-Test Spar Challenge in Johannesburg

Pictured at the three-Test Spar Challenge Netball Series media conference are (from left) Mpudi Maubane, Spar National PR, Communications and Sponsorship Manager; Jess Thirlby, England head coach; Fran Williams, England captain; Khanyisa Chawane, South African captain; Jenny van Dyk, South Africa head coach; and Mami Diale, President Netball South Africa, at Milpark Garden Court Hotel in Johannesburg on Tuesday, 27 January 2026. All Photos: Reg Caldecott

The fierce rivalry between the Spar Proteas and England’s Vitality Roses reignites this Thursday at Johannesburg’s Ellis Park Arena as both teams look to test their combinations ahead of the Commonwealth Games

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