Hot off the back of their World Cup success in South Africa, Australia's champion netballers are set play in Hobart for the first time, thanks to a partnership between the Rockliff Liberal Government and Netball Australia.
The Origin Australian Diamonds wrapped up their World Cup campaign earlier this week, with victory against England to again be crowned netball's world champions.
Minister for Stadia and Events, Nic Street, said the Diamonds will play a three-match test series against South Africa in October, with two of those games to be played in Tasmania.
"We're thrilled to be partnering with Netball Australia to bring elite international netball to Tasmania, giving spectators a first-hand view of our world champions in action," he said.
"Following an initial test match in Cairns, the Diamonds and the Proteas will travel to Tasmania for two games at MyState Bank Arena.
"Tasmania's presence in junior elite level netball is growing and we welcome the chance for rising stars to see top-level athletes up close.
"As part of the arrangement with the Diamonds, Netball Australia will partner with Netball Tasmania to deliver community outreach programs that will connect local and regional players of all levels with our international stars.
"We hope this opportunity will inspire more young netballers to achieve their dreams of representing their country.
"The Rockliff Liberal Government has invested $500,000 for the two games and the community outreach programs because we support making live sport more accessible to Tasmanians and providing girls and women with a pathway to elite level sport.
"These opportunities also showcase our State as a premier events and tourism destination."
The Origin Australian Diamonds will take on the South African Proteas at MyState Bank Arena on Sunday, 29 October and Tuesday, 31 October. Tickets will be available through Ticketek from next week.
