Despite falling to Jamaica in their opening match of the tournament, Proteas coach Dorette Badenhorst believes the national side can hit back against hosts England tomorrow at the Netball Nations Cup.
While they put up a fight in the closing stages of their clash against the Sunshine Girls, the SA team were handed a 59-54 defeat in Nottingham on Sunday.
“Well done to Jamaica. They really played well and beat us on speed,” Badenhorst said after the game.
The Jamaicans took the early lead and extended their advantage throughout the first half, and they capitalised on their momentum by maintaining a 10-point advantage for most of the third quarter.
The Proteas fought back in the last 15 minutes, however, finding a breakthrough up front against a solid Jamaican defence.
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