The 2016 Diamond Challenge was the fourth Diamond Challenge netball series. It featured South Africa, Uganda, Zimbabwe and a Netball South Africa President's XII. The series was played in October 2016 at the Westville Campus of the University of KwaZulu-Natal. With a team coached by Norma Plummer and captained by Bongiwe Msomi, South Africa won the series. South Africa finished the series undefeated, winning all four matches. In the final they defeated Zimbabwe 68–34. Zimbabwe, 21st in the World Netball Rankings, qualified for the final and caused an upset when they beat Uganda, ranked 8th, 42–39 in their final group stage match. The series was broadcast live on SuperSport in South Africa.
Head coaches and captains Team Head coach Captain Norma PlummerBongiwe MsomiRashid MubiruIrene Eyaru Perpetua Siyachitema President's XII Elsunet du Plessis
South Africa squad
Group stage Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Table 1330018597886 2 President's XII 321014713894 33120109160–512 43003116153–371
Notes Although the President's XII won more group stage matches, as an unranked team they are not allowed to play in the final of an official tournament.
Playoffs 3rd v 4th Playoff
Final
Final Placings Rank Team 12 33 President's XII
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