For the better part of the first quarter, it was evenly matched between the two however Proteas’ experience kicked off as the quarter progressed. Wales capitalised on South Africa’s errors, caught up on the lead, and drew the first quarter 14 – all.

South Africa made a few changes coming into the second quarter especially midcourt with Khanyisa Chawane and Tshina Mdau making way for Izette Griesel at Centre and Shadine van der Merwe moving to wing defence and Nicola Smith coming in at goal defence. Proteas defence duo of Maweni and Smith proved to be very solid as it took to score their first goal in the second quarter after seven minutes into the quarter.

Proteas seems to have found their rhythm in the second quarter as they made sure that they extend their lead and take control of the game. They (South Africa) managed to take the quarter 17 – 5 and the score going into half time was 31 – 19 to South Africa.

Zanele Vimbela and Elmere van der Berg were introduced into the game and Chawane made a return. South Africa continued with their dominance in the championship quarter, they threw everything at Wales. The defence team worked very hard throughout the quarter and restricted Wales attack to only single digits – the quarter ended 47 – 28 in favour of the Proteas

Wales came back a stronger team of the two in the last quarter as they took the game to South Africa. Dorette Badenhorst gave Southern Stings goal attack Nichole Taljaard her maiden cap on this match and she stepped up. Wales won the quarter 16 – 14 however this was not even to win the match. Proteas won the match 61 -44.

South Africa continued their dominance against Wales and made it seventeen wins in just as many games. The two teams will square off again tomorrow in the final match of the series.