The Proteas are gearing up for their first tour without one of their greatest players, Bongiwe Msomi, who retired last year.
Spar Proteas coach Jenny van Dyk says she looks forward to seeing her new captain Khanyisa Chawane lead on the court.
South Africa’s netball legends Bongiwe Msomi and Phumza Maweni continue to contribute to the sport in a different capacity.
Having declared her retirement last year former Proteas netball captain Bongiwe Msomi expressed her desire to channel her efforts into nurturing future stars of the game.
Former Proteas star Precious Mthembu believes recently retired ex-teammates Phumza Maweni and Bongiwe Msomi could have played in another World Cup but respects their decisions.
The Proteas aim to close the distance between themselves and Australia, the top-ranked team in world netball as they head into their second test match.