2019 Test Series – South Africa v England (Nov 29-Dec 1)

Oh my I had no idea Francis and Bayman were together! (blame it on the fact that I don’t do Facebook or Twitter 😆). I can vaguely remember ages ago someone on here suggested that Francis didn’t get on with Neville and there was some situation revolving around her having a relationship with another player….I’m glad to see Stacey back though as her experience will be invaluable and she appears to be a calmer, more in control player now. I’m still a bit sad that Bayman has retired from international netball though and I agree with Francis that age shouldn’t be an issue: Give me the Langmans,Kopuas, Clarkes and Rachel Dunns all day long if they’re still matching up against the newbies!

I agree and I also remember being puzzled about why Bayman wasn’t in the commonwealth games squad. I’m probably biased as she’s always been one of my favourite players but I’ve always rated her on par with Guthrie and Clarke as our C/WD….AND she had such a good playing relationship with Housby! Oh well at least I have an idea of why she may have decided to move on….