Sport focus (Edition 76) by Kasie Focus

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2 THE Sports Focus issue you are reading is our last edition on the 2016 calendar. We are grateful for the support that you have shown us throughout the year, and I will be failing in my duty not to thank all of you for all the support you have given us throughout the year that was which we are about to kiss it goodbye. We are very grateful to God for giving us the strength that saw us establishing two publications this year, first it was a community newspaper in

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THE QUEST TO DISCOVER FUTURE FOOTBALL STARS BEGINS soccer stars, including; Thulani Serero – Ajax Amstedarm, Oupa Manyisa - Orlando Pirates, Bafana Bafana captain & Bidvest defender Thulani Hlatswayo and the recently unveiled 2016 tournament ambassador Sifiso Myeni.

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The 2016 edition of the Discovery Walter Sisulu Soccer Challenge promises to again unearth young talent and future soccer legends.

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March, Kasie Focus which you have received with warm hands and of late the establishment of our travel & tourism publication, My Pride. We look forward to you to walk side by side with us in the coming year in our attempt to grow the three publications. With your support, we know we can make it. Before I go, let me take this opportunity to wish all of you a safe festive season and a happy new year ahead.

IT is every youngster’s dream that aspires to become a professional footballer, to take part in the annual Discovery Walter Sisulu Soccer Challenge. The opening matches of the 2016 edition are scheduled to take place at the Nike Football Centre in Soweto on Thursday, 1 December 2016. Run under the auspices of Soweto Local Football Association (LFA), the SAFA-endorsed tournament is a stepping stone for inspiring football players. The initiative has helped in launching the football careers of many South African

This year, the initiative will see 104 teams competing with 56 teams competing in the main category, 32 teams in the under 17 category, and 16 Teams in the women’s category. All divisions will play a round robin format, followed by knockout challenge at the quarterfinals & semi-finals to determine which teams will advance further into the finals. In commemoration of World Aids Day, taking place on the 1st of December, the tournament will also be used as a platform to remember HIV and Aids victims as well as to create awareness of the importance of health screens and healthy eating within the community. Follow #DWSKasidiski on Twitter for more Discovery Walter Sisulu Soccer Challenge news and results

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Banyna to grace Sasol League tourney THE 2016 Sasol League National Championships kick off in earnest on December 5 at the D’Almeida Stadium in Mosselbaai, Western Cape. The tournament runs until Sunday, 11 December. The nine provincial winners will compete for the ultimate title of being called national champions. Teams that will compete are: JVW FC (Johannesburg), Durban Ladies (KZN), Bloemfontein Celtic Ladies (Free State), Coal City Wizzards (Mpumalanga), Richmond Ladies (Northern Cape), Kanatla (Limpopo), Golden Ladies (North West), UWC (Western Cape), City Lads Ladies FC (Eastern Cape). The players are: UWC (Western Cape) - Thembi Kgatlana, Leandra Smeda, Amogelang Motau; Durban Ladies (KwaZulu Natal) - Silindile Ngubane; JVW (Gauteng) – Janine van Wyk, Linda Motlhalo, Mamello Makhabane, Nompumelelo Nyandeni, Yolula Tsawe and Bloemfontein Celtic (Free State) – Bambanani Mbane, Shiwe Nogwanya. They have also been joined by interim head coach of the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana, Desiree Ellis and her assistant, Maud Khumalo. “The Sasol League National Championships I son the highlights of our football calendar and continues to generate natinal excitement and media interest. This is a tournament that will determine who rules the roost when it comes to women’s football and with all the provinces eager to end the season on a high, this year’s tournament has all the ingredients of a thrilling festival of football,” said SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan. In the first match, Durban Ladies take on UWC and Golden Ladies face City Lads Ladies – both match-

es kick off at 14h00. The last match of the day will see Coal City Wizards go toe to toe with Bloemfontein Celtic Ladies at 16h30. ____________________________ ____________ DAY 1 FIXTURES – 2016 Sasol League National Championships: Durban Ladies vs UWC Golden Ladies vs City Lads Ladies FC Coal City Wizzards vs Bloemfontein Celtic Ladies ____________________________ ____________ RESULTS FROM 2015 SASOL LEAGUE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Winners: Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies (Gauteng) Runners-up: Cape Town Roses FC (Western Cape) Third Position: Kanatla Ladies FC (Limpopo) Fourth Position: Durban Ladies FC (KwaZulu-Natal) Fifth position: Bloemfontein Celtic Ladies FC (Free State) Sixth Position: ALS Puk Tawana (North West) Seventh Position: Coal City Wizards (Mpumalanga) Eighth Position: Red Roses Ladies FC (Eastern Cape) Ninth Position: Galeshewe Ladies FC (Northern Cape)

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Polokwane ready to ho THE Telkom Knockout final has come at the perfect time to give supporters who are already in a festive mood a chance to enjoy the end of a competition that has been nothing short of exciting. Two of the country’s in-form teams will face off in what should be an entertaining but tightly contested Telkom Knockout final, with R4 million and the coveted trophy on offer for the winning team. SuperSport United, the 2014 champions, take on surprise package Cape Town City at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on December 10. It’s the first time a Telkom Knockout final will be played in Polokwane and supporters up in the north can expect a fun filled day that is perfect for a family outing. Some of South Africa’s top musicians will be performing at the final, including DJ Ganyani who will be treating the people in his home province to music that has won him big awards. King of kwaito Arthur Mafokate is another one of the top artists on the list and he’ll be supported by the ever energic Chomee and her lively dancers who can get any crowd on their feet. Award winning gospel artist Winnie Mashaba, as well as Richard Mtsweni, Solly Moholo, and former Idols winner Khaya Mthethwa are part of the exciting line-up of artists that will be performing on the day of the final. Tickets are available at any of the 118 TicketPro outlets throughout the country, selling at R60 for adults and R15 for children under the age of 12. Fans can go to their nearest CNA, Postnet, Edgars and Jet stores to purchase their tickets. Ahead of the final, Telkom will give supporters of the beautiful game an opportunity to enjoy “Unlimited ri-

valry” on SA’s lowest call rate. Roadshows will be held in and around Polokwane starting on Thursday 8th December at Seshego Circle and Limpopo Mall. On the eve of the final (Friday), roadshows will take place at Paledi Mall and Mankweng Shopping Centre from 8am till 4pm. There will be guest appearances by SuperSport United legends Jabu Mahlangu and Thabo September. Fans will have an opportunity to get autographs from the legends,

take pictures with the coveted Telkom Knockout Trophy and stand a chance of winning double tickets to the match between SuperSport United and Cape Town City. Prizes up for grabs include a Telkom hamper if they buy a Sim sonke sim card and airtime worth R40 or more, to get “Unlimited Rivalry” on SA’s lowest call rate. “Having the Telkom Knockout just as the festive season gets underway means we can end a memorable

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ost the Telkom KO final mier Soccer League, will put up a banter booth for supporters to write their banter with the opposition, which creates more excitement for the game. There’s also an opportunity for the supporters to take pictures with the trophy that will be lifted by one of the clubs in the final. A fan from each participating team

year of football in South Africa with a bang. We are excited that the final will be played in Polokwane and we can assure the supporters of great entertainment as we paint the city blue. We urge supporters to bring their family members for a great outing which features live performances and great action on the pitch,” said Telkom’s Group Executive Communication & Brand Marketing, Jacqui O’ Sullivan. Telkom, in partnership with the Pre-

with the best Unlimited Rivalry banter and a few of their friends will be upgraded to the Telkom Fan Suite where they will receive an exclusive unforgettable experience. If you’re an avid supporter, a local, or just eager for a really epic atmosphere, this is going to be a nail-biter you won’t want to miss.

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PSL in full support of Sundowns

THE Premier Soccer Leagues has thrown its weight behind African club champions, Mamelodi Sundowns who has since departed for Japan to join other continental club champions in the FIFA Club World Cup. The Brazilians are the first South African side to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup. They will play their first match this week against the winner of the match between Japanese J-League winners, Kashima Antlers and Auckland City. The League has joined the rest of Africa in wishing the South African domestic champions luck in Japan. PSL acting Chief Executive, Mato

Madlala said: “There is lot of significance in the journey Mamelodi Sundowns is embarking on. It is a special moment for Southern Africa and of course our League. The participation in the FIFA Club World Cup will undoubtedly bring South African domestic professional football in the spotlight. We trust that Mamelodi Sundowns will represent us well and replicate the form that saw them win the CAF Champions League trophy. On behalf of all the members of the National Soccer League, we would like to wish Mamelodi Sundowns the best of luck.”

Ajax rises

WHAT a difference a week makes for Ajax Cape Town, who have managed to lift themselves off the foot of the table with three wins in a row, the latest a scrappy 1-0 success at home to Lamontville Golden Arrows. New coach Stanley Menzo is understandably delighted, but wants a big finish to the year to move the club well away from the drop-zone going into the festive season break. And they will feel they have a chance to do that with matches to come at bottom side Highlands Park (December 14, away), Bloemfontein Celtic (December 17, away) and inconsistent Chippa United (December 21, home). “Results have sparked belief and confidence within the squad, we still have a long way to go, but things are looking good going forward. We need to extend our boundaries every week, create our next challenge, build and see where we end up. Ajax have managed back-to-back clean-sheets, including against African champions Mamelodi Sundowns, and Menzo says this stout defending is key to their future success.“As long as you keep clean sheets you will have a point at least, so if you create one or two chances a match and score one of those you are likely to get a good result. “It is very important that we keep things tight at the back like we have done in the past two games.”-Backpage TXT

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Irvette van Zyl crowned at 10

ALTHOUGH Irvette van Zyl also had experienced a lot of disappointments this year, she could smile broadly last week when the winning cheque was presented to her for her achievements in the SPAR Grand Prix. It’s been the best of years, it’s been the worst of years for Irvette van Zyl. But the positive side of 2016 was foremost on Thursday night, when Van Zyl collected her third SPAR Women’s 10km Challenge Grand Prix award at a glittering ceremony at Emperor’s Palace. Van Zyl, who gave birth to her first child in September last year, had a great start to the year. She appeared unstoppable, winning every race she took part in. That included the SPAR women’s races in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Durban. She was selected to run the women’s marathon at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, and eve-

rything seemed to be going swimmingly. But at the Olympic Games, her world came crashing around her ears. She developed a stress fracture in her foot, and had to withdraw from the marathon. “I was devastated. I didn’t finish the marathon at the London Olympics, because of an injury, and I wanted to make up for that by doing well in Rio. I am not normally prone to stress fractures, so this was a terrible blow. After going to two Olympic Games, I still can’t call myself an Olympian,” said Van Zyl. Van Zyl came back from Rio and started intensive rehabilitation, but she was unable to take part in the

Pretoria SPAR Challenge. “I was really worried – I was on top of the Grand Prix table, but I was worried that one of the Phalula twins could overtake me,” she said. Van Zyl eventually started training again a couple of weeks before the last and deciding Grand Prix in Johannesburg. On race day, she put any doubts about her fitness to rest, leading from start to finish and winning the race in record time to clinch victory in the Grand Prix by 21 points.

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0th SPAR Grand Prix awards

It was her third Grand Prix victory, putting her on a par with Rene Kalmer, who also has three Grand Prix titles to her name. Van Zyl previously won in 2010 and 2011. Last year’s winner, Lebogang Phalula was second, with 79 points and Christine Kalmer was third, with 70. Van Zyl collected a cheque for R160 000, Phalula took home R53 000 and Kalmer R32 000. “I am so happy to have won the Grand Prix. It has helped to make up for

my huge disappointment at the Olympic Games. I want to thank SPAR for all they have done for road running. The Grand Prix has been going for 10 years now and it has added an extra dimension to the SPAR Challenge races. The thought of the very generous prize money is a great incentive on those cold winter mornings when you really don’t want to get out of bed and train,” said Van Zyl. SPAR Group Marketing Executive Mike Prentice said SPAR was very proud of the Grand Prix and the achievements of the top runners. “The SPAR Grand Prix, which allows

our top end athletes a chance to compete for year-end glory, complements each of the SPAR Women’s Challenge races and over the past 10 years has elevated the series to one of the biggest athletics brands in the country,” said Prentice.-recordeast.co.za Meanwhile Sports Focus and Spar are giving away Spar Shopping Vouchers worth R1 000 to six lucky readers. To stand a chance to win, answer the question below: Who won the 2016 Spar Women’s 10km Challenge Grand Prix? Send your answer, name and contact details to Sportsfocus@lenakacom.co.za The competition ends at mid-day on Friday, December 9 and winners will be notified telephonically on Saturday, December 10.

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Mapungubwe arts fes

THE city of Polokwane is fast becoming the centre of major activities of late just like other big role players in the country, WRITES NAKAMPE LEKWADU. Just within a short space of two

weeks, the city will host two major activities starting with the final match of the Telkom Charity Cup involving Cape Town City and SuperSport United at the 45 000-seater new Peter Mokaba Stadium.

A week after the match, thousands of music lovers are expected to jampack the Polokwane Cricket Club where the annual Mapungubwe Music Festival will be taking place on Saturday, December 17.

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stival hits Limpopo While this annual festival’s other aim is to introduce aspirant artists to the world of music, as they are given an opportunity to perform and showcase their talent, there is no running from a point that it also serve as a crowd puller due to its variety of musicians suitable for everyone from kwaito, gospel to jazz and more. The festival is an arts and culture event that is held to showcase the artistic expertise of Limpopo, and this year artists from Limpopo would make up 80% of the line-up of both the gospel and jazz festival that will take place during the Mapungubwe Arts Festival. Topping the list of the array of big names in the music industry who are expected to keep the crazy music lovers on their toes will be Benin’s Angelique Kidjio, Limpopo’s own brew Caiphus “Katse” Semenya, the new kid in the block King Monada of O ska bhora moreki fame, Mafikizolo, Thanndiswa Mazwai, Zonke just to mention few.

The festival opened on December 1 with a carnival parade in Polokwane with other activities such as poetries, comedy shows by Mashabela

“Papagwe” Galane and Augustine “Kwetepane” Shotole expected to mesmeries their audiences.

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Newly renovated Garden Court Polokwane delights business and leisure guests

The Garden Court Polokwane, strategically situated in the heart of Limpopo Province’s capital city, recently completed a renovation project which enhanced the entire property – providing business and leisure guests with more comfort and versatility. In the midst of South Africa’s largest urban centre north of Gauteng, surrounded by lush green lawns and sub-tropical gardens, lies the tranquil Garden Court Polokwane hotel. This sprawling estate offers guests a relaxing base from which to conduct business, explore the surrounding area, or simply to relax and unwind. “The renovation touched every facet of the hotel, from refurbished bedrooms and new bathrooms with walkin showers, to the refreshed gardens and an enhanced conference centre – all strategically implemented to provide guests with more comfort and convenience. In addition, the hotel now provides more versatility and privacy with the Matsakeng

restaurant’s additional outside seating and the Lapologa Lounge’s new patio area,” says Gert Strydom, General Manager at Garden Court Polokwane. All 180 newly refurbished en-suite rooms offer guests complimentary Wi-Fi with the ground floor rooms opening onto the hotel’s beautiful gardens whilst guests on the first floor can enjoy their morning coffee surrounded by the fresh Limpopo morning air. Business guests will delight in the hotel’s self-service workstations which enable access to email, copy and fax facilities, ideal for catching up on work commitments. Furthermore, the hotels’ new modernised conference space comfortably accommodates 120 people, and can be reconfigured into two separate venues for intimate meetings, workshops or training sessions. “The old conference venues were completely demolished, and we now have a

state-of-the-art conference facility. Additionally, our experienced event management team is always on hand to create tailor-made conference experiences,” concluded Mr Strydom. Besides making the business side of things so easy, guests can enjoy a host of leisure activities available in and around Polokwane. Both the Savannah Mall, and Limpopo’s biggest mall – the Mall of the North - offer a huge variety of shops, dining and entertainment, whilst famous attractions like Magoebaskloof Rainforest, the Polokwane Game Reserve, the Bakone Malapa cultural museum, the Debengeni Falls, and the Zebediela citrus estate provide a never ending list of must see attractions. Additionally, the hotel has become a firm favourite for guests visiting the northern part of the Kruger National Park. The Garden Court Polokwane’s convenient location and tranquil atmosphere certainly makes it the number one choice for business and leisure travellers in Polokwane.

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TOYOTA GAINS A NEW TOYOTA South Africa Motors (TSAM) last week announced that it will be the new headline sponsor to the WARRIOR race series at an adrenalin-packed launch, held at the Battlerush Adventure Centre in Bryanston, Johannesburg. Spanning eight events across five provinces annually, with up to 8000 participants per event, the WARRIOR series can rightly stake its claim as South Africa’s largest and most challenging obstacle course race. Obstacle Course Racing, dubbed OCR, requires competitors to overcome a variety of physical challenges whilst traversing rugged terrain on foot. The obstacles range from shoving inordinately heavy objects around a course to crawling through implausibly muddy trenches. The WARRIOR race burst on to the OCR scene in 2013, after which it quickly rose to become South Africa’s most highly anticipated obstacle course race, thanks to its boundarypushing and innovative human obstacles. “The upcoming Toyota WARRIOR series promises to be Toyota’s muddiest sports partnership to date,” says Glenn Crompton, Vice President of Marketing for Toyota SA. “Toyota has always valued sport as a means of connecting with our audiences, and we’re amped to get our hands dirty (literally) by venturing in to the OCR sphere. The Toyota-WARRIOR partnership extends beyond the traditional corporate sponsorship, and will feature a number of experiential elements at upcoming WARRIOR races. A good

example of this is the fleet of new Toyota vehicles that will form part of the WARRIOR convoy responsible for erecting race obstacles on challenging off-road trails. Another highlight is that winners of the Black Ops Elite race will drive off in the latest model Toyota RAV4, to keep until the next race. In addition, Toyota owners attending events will be treated to prime parking spaces, and have an opportunity to test drive Toyota models “The toughness and ruggedness of the WARRIOR race terrain is the ideal playground for our off-road and crossover vehicles, providing the perfect showcase for models such

as our RAV4, Hilux and soon-to-bereleased C-HR crossover. But more than that, the WARRIOR race aims to promote active and healthy lifestyles, and encourages participants to overcome challenges that put mind, body and spirit to the test. It’s therefore the perfect fit for our brand as Toyota strives to enrich lives by moving people, no matter how challenging the circumstances,” adds Crompton. To supplement its WARRIOR race sponsorship, Toyota has further struck a unique vehicle sponsorship agreement with the KeyHealth Nevarest Team, which were identified as one of South Africa’s leading OCR

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SENSE OF ADVENTURE tion which, as Crompton notes, “is a highly valued market for Toyota.” “Much like our vehicles, the team has proven their terrain-adaptability. Their agility and toughness is the ideal match for the vehicles driving the team going forward.” The first Toyota-backed WARRIOR race is scheduled to take place on February 11 and 12 at the Legends MX Park outside of Pretoria, which the KeyHealth Nevarest Team

and Adventure Racing competitors. Nevarest Team members have scooped up in excess of 154 podium positions in local and international adventure racing events during 2016. Over and above OCR, the team specialises in a variety of disciplines including mountain biking, canoeing, trail running, triathlon and duathlon events. In addition to donning Toyota-clad race kit at all upcoming adventure races, the sponsorship agreement has been structured in such a way that it enables young athletes to own and drive Toyota vehicles of their choice. Team demographics reflect a large millennial representa-

is already intensely training for. Crompton concluded his launch announcement, saying that “the WARRIOR-Nevarest combined sponsorship is an exciting new territory for Toyota, which we are very proud to be a part of.” Find out more about WARRIOR events for 2017 and sign up for the first Toyota WARRIOR powered by Reebok race here http://www.warrior.co.za/

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Datsun Go+ panel van is idea

DATSUN has made its intentions to take the vibrant market by storm clear with the recent launching of its Panel Van, Datsun GO+ This stylish panel van is ideal for small business owners who are looking for a city runabout that is capable of moving anything from flowers, catering supplies, to a range of other small to medium sized parcels. A trip to Limpopo few days ago was received by admires with mixed feelings as most argued that this was

way too smart to be a panel van, more so because of its four-door design that resembles any sedan cars. Nevertheless, Datsun Go+ is ideal for young entrepreneurs as the car is suitable for both work and leisure. Driving across the province of Limpopo and certain portions of North West around Hammanskraal areas, its performance at both take-off and running was out of this world and it was not surprising to see some other road users frequently asking infor-

mation about the car, ranging from its retailed price to fuel consumption. Datsun Go+ offers a whopping loading capacity of 542 kilograms, and has a loading volume of 3.4m3. Easy access to loads is offered through the two rear doors on both sides, and the high opening rear hatch, for those quick deliveries and pick-ups. A solid partition separates the cargo area from the driving compartment. The divider is topped with a sturdy mesh grill, that ensures

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al vehicle for entrepreneurs tising platform for their businesses,â&#x20AC;? said Fenner. While most of the panel vans donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come cheap, the Datsun G0+ has a recommended selling price tag of R149 900 (including VAT) which will

loads stay where required, and provides the driver with the ability to quickly visually check loads. Datsun South Africa general manager, Des Fenner was full of praise about their latest offering, saying: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The distinctive Datsun styling with its characteristic high shoulder is a feature that makes the new panel van attractive to business owners who may wish to add a vehicle wrap and signage to the Datsun GO+ Panel Van, creating a mobile adver-

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Ke Yona Cup returns

THE 2016/17 Nedbank Cup competition kicks-off in two weeks’ time with 16 clubs in the National First Division battling each other to secure their places in the last 32 stage, WRITES NAKAMPE LEKWADU. The Premier Soccer League has confirmed December 7 date for the knockout stages which will all the 16 clubs battling it out at different venues across the country. The Nedbank Cup, dubbed ke Yona provides eight places for the NFD with the other eight coming from the SAFA structure (both the Motsepe League and the SAB Regional League) while the 16 clubs get automatic qualification. Nedbank Cup, the country’s own FA Cup version is the only competition that gives an opportunity for the clubs in the lower division to play against those in the elite league while at the same time exposing unknown talent. Among some of these lower division clubs which which mad

In the past the competition has exposed big names such as Teko Modise who turned up with NFD side, SA City Pillars from Tzaneen when they played Kaizer Chiefs at the FNB Stadium back in 2004, Andile Jali (then with AmaTuks) HOME

which played Moroka Swallows in the final match of the competition in 2009 and more recently the competition has produced another profiled player in Bongani Mbuli, the Ke Yona Team captain who has since signed for BidVest Wits.

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Smith boost for Boks for Nelson Mandela Legacy Cup

IN what can be regarded as a massive coup for the Springboks, legendary former South African cricket captain Graeme Smith has agreed to join them for the Nelson Mandela Legacy Cup match against the Proteas in a player/coach capacity. The T20 match, which takes place at PPC Newlands in Cape Town on Thursday, is sponsored by Prepaid24.com, a strategic business partner of Blue Label Telecoms and an online retailer of its prepaid services. And to add to the festivities, Blitzbok captain Philip Snyman and his 15 counterparts from the participating teams in this weekend’s HSBC Cape Town Sevens will in attendance, with a couple of fun activities planned for the dinner break. Tickets to the Sevens will also be given away at the cricket Smith’s inclusion is the final piece in the Bok puzzle for this highly anticipated match – almost two years to the day since the rugby players beat their cricketing counterparts by five wickets at the Wanderers, thanks mainly to 62 runs by Victor Matfield and three wickets apiece by Damian De Allende and Willie le Roux.

Pat Lambie, who will captain the Boks on Thursday, said he will lean heavily on Smith’s experience against the high-flying Proteas. Smith captained the Proteas in 101 Tests and is the most successful Test captain in cricket history, with 50 victories. “We can’t wait for the challenge and although we know the Proteas will be confident going into this encounter, we can hopefully make a good contest of it,” said Lambie. “To have Graeme as part of our team is a massive boost and he will definitely play a key role for us with the bat and ball. His International T20 batting average is just shy of 32 and his off-breaks will come in very handy on the Newlands pitch. “Our technical analysts have been hard at work in the last few days to see if we can find any weaknesses in the Proteas’ armour, but that is easier said than done and we’ll just have to rely on our skills and experience on the day. “Many of our boys have not played since they left school, but we’re still aiming to upset the odds and make it an enjoyable day for all involved at arguably the prettiest cricket ground in the world.”

Blitzboks keen to continue Dubai form in Cape Town

SPRINGBOK Sevens captain, Philip Snyman, feels there is room for improvement and that even a better effort will be needed if they want to defend the HSBC Cape Town Sevens title from a number of strong challenges next weekend. The HSBC Cape Town Sevens will be played in the Cape Town Stadium on 10 and 11 December and after their solid performance in Dubai, where the Blitzboks won the Emirates Dubai Sevens title, Snyman feels they still need to improve in a number of areas. “We are far from the best we can be. We did well on the weekend and played a very good final against Fiji, but there are a number of areas we can improve on this week going into Cape Town.” It was Snyman’s first victory as captain of the team and he felt it was an important one for the squad. “It is always nice to have some continuity and confidence going into a tournament and we have some of that now. That is good, but we also know we can and must improve if we want some results this weekend.” Springbok Sevens playmaker and leading points’ scorer with 1144 points, Cecil Afrika, said the team members are keen to play in Cape Town. -www.sarugby.co.za

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