Nobubele Phuza, goal defence and wing defence of NMMU is one of the Madibaz key players in Varsity Netball.
She has come through the ranks, playing for South Africa at Under-20 (2012) and Under-21 (2013) level, and also represented the SA invitational team at the Diamond Challenge in 2013.
varsitysportssa.com caught up with her.
Nickname(s)? Nobu or Nobz.
Interests/hobbies other than netball? I enjoy playing and watching basketball and local theatre productions.
Bad habit? Biting the ends of pens and dying my hair.
Which provincial rugby team do you support? Sharks.
Your biggest achievement in your netball career? Selected for the Proteas U21 team for the Junior World Cup in 2013.
Your most memorable match thus far? Playing in the final of this year’s Brutal Fruit Series Division 2 against the Kingdom Stars.
What match don’t you ever want to relive again? The match for SA Under-20 against Malawi Under-20 at the Zone VI Games in Zambia in 2012.
What current South African netball player do you admire? Precious Mthembu, who also plays wing defence.
When did you first see yourself playing on the television? Playing for the SA invitational team at the 2013 Diamond Challenge.
What is the funniest thing that has happened to you or a teammate before, during or after a match? Tripping and falling during the starting line-up announcement, nd going blank in a post-match interview.
What subject did you hate the most at school? Life Orientation.
Have you posed with someone famous for a photo and who was the latest one? With Matthew Booth, former Bafana Bafana player.
What teammate:
Spends the most time in front of the mirror? Selfies are also mirrors soooooo, Dumisani Chauke (coach).
Talks the most on or off the court? Nobubele Phuza (smiley face).
Wears the most brand wear? Arné Rust.
Is the funniest? Eloise Webb.
Can’t sit down for longer than five minutes? Yolandé Willemse.
Is a potential future coach? Nandipha Jack.
Is netball obsessive? Nandipha Jack.
Practises the hardest? Mioné Marais.
Is the fittest? Arné Rust.
Has the shortest temper? Danielle Hofstetter.
Is the most famous amongst men? Coach Dumisani Chauke.
Choose one:
Sleep late or wake up early? Wake up early.
Facebook or Twitter? Twitter.
Reading or watching TV? Watching TV.
Storing or discard? Storing.
Intellect or humour? Intellect.
Biltong or chocolate? Biltong.
Tea or coffee? Tea.
Bush or sea? Bush.
Drama or comedy? Drama.
By Ruan Bruwer, Volksblad
