Baby Proteas secure quarterfinal spot in Youth World Cup after dominant win

This after South Africa thrashed Fiji 86 -35 in their final group match on Wednesday, to maintain top spot in Pool D.

Speaking at the post-match presser, Nematangari says the team looks forward to displaying another strong performance in the next fixture.

"We are currently number one in our pool, and the girls are very excited byt he journey that now lies ahead of us going into the quarters and semi's."

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Namatangari believes that team spirit and a positive mindset will be key ahead of their next clash against the Cook Islands.

"We have really united together as a team to represent South Africa as one. Our team spirit has given us the belief that we will claim victory in the quarterfinals."

Baby Proteas head coach Precious Mthembu says she is glad that they got to play against Cook Islands in their build up to the Youth World Cup, which leaves them with an idea of what to expect ahead of tonight’s quarterfinal clash.