Kovsies wing attack Megan Erasmus determined to prove herself

When UFS Kovsies take to the court in the Callie Human Hall on Monday 1 September for their hometown Varsity Netball 2025 fixture against UP-Tuks, newcomer Megan Erasmus will be hoping for some extra inspiration. It is her birthday.

“It’s very special. We prepare with purpose, analyse the opposition, and visualise our plays. I’m excited to be part of this journey,” she says.

Erasmus is part of the squad and although she hasn’t made her debut yet, the wing attack is already embracing the challenge of being part of the defending champions.

Hailing from Menlopark in Pretoria, she is currently studying towards a BEd Senior Phase and FET Phase, a degree that prepares her to teach high school learners from Grade 7 to Grade 12. Balancing elite sport with her studies, she sees Kovsies as the perfect environment to grow both as a player and as a future educator.

“When you think about netball in school and you ask yourself where to go, most people say Kovsies. The netball is amazing, the coaching staff are inspiring, and everyone here is someone young girls look up to.”

Being in the squad that lifted the Varsity Netball trophy last year, Erasmus says she is determined to prove herself.

“There are big shoes to fill, but I’m ready. We’ve worked so hard this year, and I truly believe we have an amazing team, not just netball friends, but a family as well.”

She admits there is pressure but chooses to see it in a positive light.

“Pressure is a privilege. Not a lot of people get this opportunity, and I know I’ve worked hard. The team trusts me, and I trust them, that gives me relief before games because we’ve got each other’s backs.”

Erasmus also values the culture that makes Kovsies unique.

“The coaches are there for us on and off the court, and our seniors guide us in everything we do. We’re not just teammates, but a family.”

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by Jürgen Smith