Former Proteas star Vanesdutoit recently attended a sports quiz where no-one could name the captain of Netball_SA. By Herman_Gibbs | IOLsport
“The national team players are as dedicated as the male athletes in the country. However, it does not seem to matter,” said Du Toit.
“It is a given that every national player will put in long hours of training and make considerable sacrifices to ensure they are at their best for the 2023 World Cup."It is up to local sports fans to give them that feeling. After all, we want them to be our heroes. “It would be great if netball in South Africa can be more than just another code of sport. If a player chooses to, they should be able to make a career from playing. It would be a way to grow the sport by having more professionals.”
Du Toit hopes her drive will help to step up the passion for netball in the country, similar to what she felt when she attended last year’s World Cup rugby final. “The World Cup final was an emotional affair for me from the moment we rose to sing the national anthem,” said Du Toit.“The Boks’ victory made me again realise the importance of sport. When the final whistle blew, it felt like the Bok supporters were one big happy family.The 2023 Netball World Cup will be played at the International Convention Centre in Cape Town on dates to be confirmed.
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