The Vitality Roses will host South Africa in a high-stakes three-Test netball series in February 2027, with all matches broadcast live on Sky Sports. The fixture list features two encounters at Wembley Arena in London on February 6 and 7, followed by a decisive final Test at Leicester’s Mattioli Arena on February 10. This series serves as critical preparation for both national teams ahead of the Netball World Cup in Australia, scheduled for late August and early September.
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England, currently ranked third in the world, enters this meeting with momentum after edging South Africa 58-54 in their final pool game at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this summer. That victory secured a semi-final berth for the Roses at the expense of the Proteas, who are currently fifth in the global rankings. The result highlighted the tight competitive balance between the two powerhouses, setting the stage for a rigorous tactical battle in the upcoming home series.
The context for the February showdown is intensified by the recent history between the squads. South Africa defeated England 2-1 in their previous Test series in January 2026, claiming the deciding match 65-50 in Johannesburg. With the World Cup looming, the Vitality Roses will look to reclaim the series lead and prove their resilience on home soil, while the Proteas will seek to maintain their dominance and fine-tune their strategy for the upcoming global championship.
Source: Sky Sports
