Speaking at the official South African flag handover ceremony in Cape Town on Wednesday the 26th of July 2023, Msomi said she realises that they are embarking on a beautiful journey that a lot of girls and boys out there will probably never have and they have this chance to not only step out and represent the Spar Proteas, but actually the country at large.

“This is not only about us but something way bigger than us, I know that we are sitting here and no one knows what’s going to happen but to be part of that, and to be part of that at home [in South Africa] is just exciting so I am looking forward to game one because that’s going to set the tone and get the hype going," Msomi added.

As the host nation, South Africa’s intentions of seriously competing for the coveted champions trophy have been clear from the moment it was announced that Africa would host the Netball World Cup for the first time.

The Spar Proteas will firstly play against Wales on the 28th of July before facing Sri Lanka and Jamaica on the 29th and 30th of July respectively.

The 16-team global spectacle will take place on African soil for the first time since the competition was established in 1963 and it kicks off on the 28th of July until the 6th of August 2023 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in Cape Town, South Africa.