Nickname | BlitzStoks |
---|---|
Association | South African Hockey Association |
Confederation | AfHF (Africa) |
Coach | Justin Rosenberg [1] |
Captain | Jethro Eustice |
World Cup | |
Appearances | 5 (first in 2003 ) |
Best result | 6 (2023) |
Indoor Africa Cup | |
Appearances | 2 (first in 2017) |
Best result | 1 (2017, 2021) |
Medal record |
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Squad for the 2023 Men's FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup. [8]
Head coach: Justin Rosenberg
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