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Australia defeated the SPAR Baby Proteas 67–36 in the semi-finals of the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup in Gibraltar.
South Africa’s dream run at the Netball World Youth Cup in Gibraltar has come to an end.
Four-time champions, Australia, handed the Baby Proteas their first defeat of the tournament, winning their semifinal match 67-36.
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Not mean’t to be, but they gave it their all! They made us proud. 🇿🇦💛💚
The SPAR Baby Proteas face England in the Bronze Medal match — Sunday, 28 September at 17:00. 🇿🇦✨#SPARBabyProteas #WeAreAllIn #NWYC2025GIB
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— Netball South Africa (@Netball_SA) September 26, 2025
Despite the defeat, South Africa achieved their first goal, which was to improve on their previous best performance at the tournament, which was a fifth-place finish.
They now aim to secure a bronze medal in the play-off match for third and fourth place against England on Sunday afternoon.
Australia, meanwhile, will take on New Zealand in the final.
The Baby Ferns, who have also won the event four times, are the defending champions.
Australia defeated the SPAR Baby Proteas 67–36 in the semi-finals of the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup in Gibraltar. South Africa will now face England in the bronze medal play-off on Sunday.
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— Netball South Africa (@Netball_SA) September 26, 2025
