South Africa land double delight on day 1

For the first time in three years the SA U18 teams got to play in an international test series. The U18 Boys and girls who were selected at the end of the recently completed IPT had the opportunity to don their national colours for the first time in a three-game series against Southern African neighbours Namibia. The series would be contested to win the Allistair Fredericks Trophy, named in honour of the late South African hockey icon.