Proteas player Izette Griesel says assembling two weeks before the Netball World Cup will be enough time to prepare for the tournament that begins in Cape Town next month.
The Proteas will assemble in mid-July. The 15-player squad was announced last month. Coach Norma Plummer and assistant coach Nicole Cusack will also link up with the team during that time.
“I think there are teams that will have less time than that. We are very privileged that we have been having regular camps. Some of the players have been overseas and not part of it. Majority of the players have been getting together regularly. The last two weeks will be just doing final touch ups. So I think that’s enough time to gel,” says Griesel.
“I am so happy, I’m so relieved I am honoured to be part of the squad. I am so excited for the World Cup like I can’t wait. I think it would be great playing in front of the home crowd, it will definitely be the highlight of my career, playing world and i am looking forward to it.” “It won’t be easy we have a tough pool. But it’s a great preparation for the other matches. Jamaica will be a tough match but we not underestimating other teams, they will be the biggest opponent so we ready for the challenge we need to win that one to make the road easier. We have beaten Jamaica before in the World Cup.”
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