South African Hockey Association (“SAHA”) is delighted to announce the SA Men’s squad selected to take on India in an exciting three-match home test series in the Western Cape this December. The world-class rivalry returns to South Africa with matches scheduled for 7 December in Stellenbosch and 8th and 10th December at Hartleyvale Stadium.
The series marks another important step in South Africa’s high-performance journey as the team builds toward the 2026 World Cup cycle, and offers local fans the rare opportunity to watch some of the country’s biggest stars on home soil.
There is also the opportunity for five players to potentially earn their first cap as Damian Knott, Young Player of the 2025 IPT, is joined by Gianluca Virissimo, Michael Horan, Tevin Petersen and View Mbata as uncapped players for the South African team.
Selected Squad – SA Hockey Men
| Name | Caps | Name | Caps | Name | Caps |
| Andrew Hobson | 46 | Gianluca Virissimo | 0 | Nic Spooner | 82 |
| Ayakha Mthalane | 5 | Hans Neethling | 6 | Ryan Mann | 5 |
| Brendan du Toit | 2 | Keenan Horne | 130 | Sam Mvimbi | 74 |
| Calvin Davis | 17 | Luke Wynford | 12 | Sihle Ngubane | 33 |
| Clayton Saker | 19 | Matt de Souza | 53 | Tevin Petersen | 0 |
| Cullin de Jager | 6 | Michael Horan | 0 | Trevor de Lora | 26 |
| Damian Knott | 0 | Mustapha Cassiem | 65 | Viwe Mbata | 0 |
| Dayaan Cassiem | 88 | Niel Raath | 6 | Zenani Kraai | 33 |
Reggie Smith, SA Hockey High Performance Head
“This series is a fantastic opportunity for our squad to test ourselves against one of the world’s most explosive and technically gifted teams. We’ve selected a balanced group of experienced internationals and exciting young talent, and playing in front of our home supporters will give the team massive energy. These matches are an important part of our long-term preparation, and we’re confident the group will rise to the challenge.”
Fans can look forward to three high-intensity test matches showcasing the very best of South African and Indian hockey. Ticket are available through http://wphockey.org/ticket-sales.
SAHA congratulates all selected players and wishes the team every success for the series.
