After South Africa failed to qualify for the semifinal stage of the Netball World Cup, coach Norma Plummer said she never promised medals.
Her statements contradict that of Netball South Africa president Cecilia Molokwane, who has always said the target for the team was to finish on the podium.The Spar Proteas take on Tonga on Friday, looking to book a place in the 5th and 6th placing match on the final day of the tournament on Sunday.“Not in any time did we ever promise we would be taking gold medals,” Plummer said after the hard-fought win over Uganda on Thursday.“It is the president of Netball South Africa who promised that.
“I have to say that we let that advantage go. Definitely we would have liked to be in the semifinal. When we went in against Uganda, we said to the girls we can have a crack at it and see how far we can go.“At half-time it felt like we had a chance because you always have a chance. It is quite disappointing and now we have to focus on keeping our ranking,” said Msomi.“What has impressed me is their tenacity, The same as Jamaica, they come during through during the last minutes.
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