The tournament is featuring South Africa, as well as Scotland, Zimbabwe and the Presidents XII.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the tournament is being played for the first time in three years and forms an important part of the Proteas' preparations for next year’s Netball World Cup in Cape Town.

On Tuesday afternoon, South Africa will face Scotland in the opening match and the captain, Bongi Msomi, says they are ready.

"Everyone worked hard for today, and I can assure you that it's been really fantastic.

"We also know that we are ranked higher than all of the other teams here, so winning will be our top priority. With that in mind, performances on court, combinations and all of the things that we have been struggling with are actually what we are working towards.

"It is great to have this chance and just to see it all play out on court."

The match gets underway at 14:00 at the Rembrandt Hall. 

In Tuesday’s other match, Zimbabwe will face the Presidents XII at 16:00.

Proteas squad - Khanyisa Chawane, Izette Griesel, Boitumelo Mahloko, Phumza Maweni, Nomfundo Mngomezulu, Bongiwe Msomi (captain), Refilwe Nketsa, Lenize Potgieter, Monique Reyneke-Meyer, Nicola Smith, Elmeré van der Berg, Nicholé Taljaard, Shadine van der Merwe, Zanele Vimbela and Ine-Marí Venter.

Morgan Piek OFM Sport