Round 5 of 2024 Varsity Netball heads to the Rembrandt Hall in Pretoria with defending champions UP Tuks looking to bounce back after suffering their first loss in 13 matches against NWU during round 4.
The Stripe Generation got off to an exciting start away from home with three big wins over TUT, Wits and Madibaz. Reacting to the loss against the Eagles, captain and trusted goalshooter Alice Kennon believes their plans are still intact despite the defeat.
“At this level you know that no team is just going to be easy and also no one really likes to lose but I feel it was a good game. There is a lot to look back on and improve but Pukke played a great game and pulled off the win. I am very excited for the next match-up if we get them again in the closing stages of this tournament.
“The tournament isn’t won in the pool stages, and I think everyone knows this. I think it’s about building as we go through the games. I have a lot of faith in my team and our coaching staff to be able to pull off another win this season.”
According to Kennon the team has taken the changes in the coaching staff, with Erin Burger replacing new Spar Protea coach Jenny van Dyk, in its stride.
“As we know coach Erin was our assistant coach last year and we know she has a depth of knowledge about netball, and we already knew change was coming. It’s exciting to be able to learn from her as she has her own way of coaching, and we are excited for what she brings into the team dynamic.”
Tuks will play rivals Maties at home in the next round and Kennon says nothing compares playing in your own backyard.
“The Pretoria crowd never fails to send shivers down your spine. We love playing for them and we love producing a good game for them to watch. It’s comfortable playing at home it is our backyard, honestly, it’s magic.
“Playing Maties is always a good match-up. I’m very excited to see how the team plays against them as well as the performance Maties brings.”
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by Lehlogonolo Ditshego
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