South Africa men's national under-21 field hockey team

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South Africa
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Association South African Hockey Association
Confederation AfHF (Africa)
Head Coach Guy Elliott [1]
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Junior World Cup
Appearances7 (first in 2001 )
Best result9th (2021)
Junior Africa Cup
Appearances7 (first in 1997)
Best resultGold medal africa.svg 1st (2001, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2023)
Medal record
Junior Africa Cup
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2001 Johannesburg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2004 Cairo
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2008 Cairo
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2012 Randburg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 Ismailia
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2024 Windhoek
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg1997 Harare
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2016 Windhoek

The South Africa men's national under-21 field hockey team represents South Africa at international field hockey matches and tournaments. [2]

Contents

Tournament record

Junior World Cup

Junior World Cup record
YearHostRoundPosPldWDLGFGASquad
1979 Flag of France.svg Versailles, FranceBanned [a]
1982 Flag of Malaysia.svg Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
1985 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Vancouver, Canada
1989 Flag of Malaysia.svg Ipoh, Malaysia
1993 Flag of Spain.svg Terrassa, SpainDid not qualify
1997 Flag of England.svg Milton Keynes, England
2001 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Hobart, AustraliaGroup stage11th82331720
2005 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Rotterdam, NetherlandsGroup stage13th74033013
2009 Flag of Malaysia.svg Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 		Group stage15th81341620
2013 Flag of India.svg New Delhi, IndiaGroup stage12th5104412
2016 Flag of India.svg Lucknow, IndiaGroup stage10th52031113 Squad
2021 Flag of India.svg Bhubaneswar, IndiaGroup stage9th63122316 Squad
2023 Flag of Malaysia.svg Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaGroup stage10th63031918 Squad
Total9th6/124516722120112

Junior Africa Cup

Sultan of Johor Cup

Current squad

FIH Hockey Junior World Cup Current squad

The squad was announced on 13 November 2023. [4]

Head coach: Guy Elliott

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
4 Nathan Ansell (Captain) (2002-03-15)15 March 2002 (aged 20)14 Flag of South Africa.svg UCT Ikey Rangers
5 James Flint (2004-04-06)6 April 2004 (aged 18)9 Flag of South Africa.svg Maties
6 Daniel Neuhoff (2004-10-03)3 October 2004 (aged 18)5 Flag of South Africa.svg Maties
7 Hans Neethling (2002-07-13)13 July 2002 (aged 20)15 Flag of South Africa.svg Maties
9 Cameron Le Forestier (2002-09-04)4 September 2002 (aged 20)21 Flag of South Africa.svg UP Tuks
10 Ross Breytenbach (2004-06-01)1 June 2004 (aged 18)11 Flag of South Africa.svg Jeppe
11 Damian Knott (2003-04-15)15 April 2003 (aged 19)15 Flag of South Africa.svg WPCC
12 Sian Maart (2004-03-30)30 March 2004 (aged 18)4 Flag of South Africa.svg UP Tuks
14 Caleb Oliphant (2002-05-21)21 May 2002 (aged 20)10 Flag of South Africa.svg Maties
16 Thabang Jeyi (2003-05-21)21 May 2003 (aged 19)5 Flag of South Africa.svg Langa
17 Ayakha Mthalane (2003-06-05)5 June 2003 (aged 19)15 Flag of South Africa.svg UP Tuks
19MF Leruo Ditlhakanyane (2005-07-20)20 July 2005 (aged 17)4 Flag of South Africa.svg D.H.S
21 Fawaaz Kahder (2002-11-20)20 November 2002 (aged 20)15 Flag of South Africa.svg Beaulieu
22 Calvin Davis (2003-11-22)22 November 2003 (aged 19)10 Flag of South Africa.svg UP Tuks
24GK Reece Govender (2002-12-17)17 December 2002 (aged 20)10 Flag of South Africa.svg Wits
27GK Gianluca Virissimo (2003-10-02)2 October 2003 (aged 19)5 Flag of South Africa.svg UCT Ikey Rangers
31 David Tshebi (2003-12-21)21 December 2003 (aged 19)4 Flag of South Africa.svg Varsity
34 Jaydon Brooker (2005-04-03)3 April 2005 (aged 17)0 Flag of South Africa.svg Jeppe

Junior Africa Hockey Cup Current squad

The squad was announced on 2 October February 2024. [5]

Head coach: Guy Elliott

  1. Brett Horn
  2. Carlon Mentoor
  3. Damian Knott
  4. Daniel Den Bakker
  5. Daniel Dillon (GK)
  6. Daniel Neuhoff
  7. Gianluca Virissimo (GK)
  8. Jamie Seale
  9. Jaydon Brooker
  10. Kenton Melville
  11. Leruo Dithlakanyane
  12. Litha Kraai
  13. Thabang Jeyi
  14. Matthew De Oliveira
  15. Reuben Sendzul
  16. Sachin Padayache
  17. Sian Maart
  18. Viwe Mbata

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ South Africa was banned from international Hockey from 1964 onwards. South Africa was allowed to take part in international competitions from 1993 onwards.

References

  1. ↑ "SA Hockey announce Guy Elliott as SA U21 Men's Head Coach - South African Hockey Association". SAHockey . Retrieved 21 June 2022.
  2. ↑ "South African Hockey Association" . Retrieved 4 December 2021.
  3. ↑ "AfHF Press Release – Cancellation announcement due to COVID-19: Junior Africa Cup [JAC] 2021". africahockey.org. African Hockey Federation. 6 July 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ↑ "South Africa name U21 Men's squad for the Junior World Cup". SA Hockey Association. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  5. ↑ "SA U21 Men's Team announced for Junior Africa Cup". SA Hockey Association. Retrieved 2 October 2024.


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