Glasgow – Australia continued their dominance against South Africa, handing them their first defeat at the Commonwealth Games.
South Africa lost the match 57 -47 after a hard-fought battle.
The clash between South Africa and Australia was undoubtedly the most significant match on Wednesday 29 July 2026.
Going into the contest, both teams were undefeated in the tournament and recognised the importance of maintaining their winning momentum.
For Australia, the objective was to extend their winning streak against South Africa.
On the other hand, South Africa sought to reverse the losing trend against the best netball team in the world.
As anticipated, the game commenced with South Africa leading 2-0 before Australia could respond.
The Australians’ superiority quickly became evident as they settled first and took a two-point lead and stayed ahead for the remainder of the quarter.
At the end of the first 15 minutes, Australia led 14-13.
South Africa’s Head Coach Jenny van Dyk substituted Sanmarie Visser for Nicola Smith at the start of the second quarter.
Australia, who held a single-point lead, advanced the game to South Africa early in the quarter and continued to score goals while restricting South Africa’s progress.
Owethu Ngubane replaced Kamogelo Maseko mid-quarter, and Visser and Pretorius swapped positions.
Australia went into half-time with a more favourable scoreline, having taken the quarter 18-8.
South Africa made significant changes at the start of the championship quarter.
Nicola Smith replaced Karla Pretorius and Refiloe Nketsa replaced Tarle Mathe midcourt.
South Africa emerged as the stronger team and secured a 14–13 victory. Australia retained its overall ten-point lead at the quarter’s conclusion.
South Africa put up a brave fight in the quarter.
With a patient approach, South Africa gradually narrowed the Australian lead.
The last quarter ended with both teams at 12 all, but it was not enough for the South Africans to overturn the losing result, which ended South Africa 47–57 Australia.
Score Breakdown:
* Q1 South Africa 13–14 Australia
* Q2 South Africa 21–32 Australia
* Q3 South Africa 14–13 Australia
* Q4 South Africa 12–12 Australia
Overall Score: South Africa 47–57 Australia
South Africa will play their last pool match against England tonight, Thursday 30 July 2026.
A victory against England would secure a semifinal spot for South Africa.
