The SPAR Proteas will travel to England in February 2027 for a three-match Test series against the Vitality Roses as both sides step up their preparations for the Netball World Cup 2027 in Sydney, Australia.
The series will see the two nations meet in London and Leicester, with the opening two Tests scheduled for Wembley Arena on 6 and 7 February before the final match takes place at Leicester’s Mattioli Arena on 10 February.
England, currently ranked third in the World Netball rankings, will face world number five South Africa in what promises to be a competitive series ahead of next year’s global showpiece.
The upcoming encounters will renew an increasingly competitive rivalry between the two nations. The SPAR Proteas claimed a 2-1 series victory when the sides last met in England in January 2026.
However, England gained the upper hand at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, defeating South Africa in the pool stage to secure a place in the semi-finals and deny the Proteas an opportunity to compete for a medal.
The February series will provide both teams with an important opportunity to assess their readiness ahead of the Netball World Cup, while giving supporters in England one final chance to watch international netball on home soil before the tournament.
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Netball South Africa president Mami Diale said facing a top-five nation would help the Proteas measure their progress and identify areas requiring improvement ahead of the World Cup.
Playing the Vitality Roses at a time like this is very important for us, as this allows us to gauge our state of readiness ahead of the 2027 Netball World Cup,” said Diale.
She added that competing against highly ranked opposition would help the team assess what they are doing well and where they need to improve.
The series will also form part of England Netball’s centenary celebrations, with arena activations planned as the organisation brings its 100th-anniversary celebrations to a close.
Further details regarding ticket sales and broadcast arrangements will be announced in due course.