South Africa men's national under-21 field hockey team
| Association | South African Hockey Association | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Confederation | AfHF (Africa) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Head Coach | Guy Elliott[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Junior World Cup | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Appearances | 7 (first in 2001) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Best result | 9th (2021) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Junior Africa Cup | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Appearances | 7 (first in 1997) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Best result | 1st (2001, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2023) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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The South Africa men's national under-21 field hockey team represents South Africa at international field hockey matches and tournaments.[2]
Tournament record
Junior World Cup
| Junior World Cup record | ||||||||||
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| Year | Host | Round | Pos | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad |
| 1979 | Versailles, France | Banned[a] | ||||||||
| 1982 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |||||||||
| 1985 | Vancouver, Canada | |||||||||
| 1989 | Ipoh, Malaysia | |||||||||
| 1993 | Terrassa, Spain | Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 1997 | Milton Keynes, England | |||||||||
| 2001 | Hobart, Australia | Group stage | 11th | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 20 | |
| 2005 | Rotterdam, Netherlands | Group stage | 13th | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 13 | |
| 2009 | Johor Bahru, Malaysia Singapore |
Group stage | 15th | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 20 | |
| 2013 | New Delhi, India | Group stage | 12th | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 12 | |
| 2016 | Lucknow, India | Group stage | 10th | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 13 | Squad |
| 2021 | Bhubaneswar, India | Group stage | 9th | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 16 | Squad |
| 2023 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Group stage | 10th | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 18 | Squad |
| 2025 | Tamil Nadu, India | Qualified | Squad | |||||||
| Total | 9th | 6/12 | 45 | 16 | 7 | 22 | 120 | 112 | ||
Current squad
FIH Hockey Junior World Cup Current squad
The squad was announced on 13 November 2023.[4]
Head coach: Guy Elliott
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Nathan Ansell (Captain) | 15 March 2002 (aged 20) | 14 | UCT Ikey Rangers | |
| 5 | James Flint | 6 April 2004 (aged 18) | 9 | Maties | |
| 6 | Daniel Neuhoff | 3 October 2004 (aged 18) | 5 | Maties | |
| 7 | Hans Neethling | 13 July 2002 (aged 20) | 15 | Maties | |
| 9 | Cameron Le Forestier | 4 September 2002 (aged 20) | 21 | UP Tuks | |
| 10 | Ross Breytenbach | 1 June 2004 (aged 18) | 11 | Jeppe | |
| 11 | Damian Knott | 15 April 2003 (aged 19) | 15 | WPCC | |
| 12 | Sian Maart | 30 March 2004 (aged 18) | 4 | UP Tuks | |
| 14 | Caleb Oliphant | 21 May 2002 (aged 20) | 10 | Maties | |
| 16 | Thabang Jeyi | 21 May 2003 (aged 19) | 5 | Langa | |
| 17 | Ayakha Mthalane | 5 June 2003 (aged 19) | 15 | UP Tuks | |
| 19 | MF | Leruo Ditlhakanyane | 20 July 2005 (aged 17) | 4 | D.H.S |
| 21 | Fawaaz Kahder | 20 November 2002 (aged 20) | 15 | Beaulieu | |
| 22 | Calvin Davis | 22 November 2003 (aged 19) | 10 | UP Tuks | |
| 24 | GK | Reece Govender | 17 December 2002 (aged 20) | 10 | Wits |
| 27 | GK | Gianluca Virissimo | 2 October 2003 (aged 19) | 5 | UCT Ikey Rangers |
| 31 | David Tshebi | 21 December 2003 (aged 19) | 4 | Varsity | |
| 34 | Jaydon Brooker | 3 April 2005 (aged 17) | 0 | Jeppe |
Junior Africa Hockey Cup Current squad
The squad was announced on 2 October February 2024.[5]
Head coach: Guy Elliott
- Brett Horn
- Carlon Mentoor
- Damian Knott
- Daniel Den Bakker
- Daniel Dillon (GK)
- Daniel Neuhoff
- Gianluca Virissimo (GK)
- Jamie Seale
- Jaydon Brooker
- Kenton Melville
- Leruo Dithlakanyane
- Litha Kraai
- Thabang Jeyi
- Matthew De Oliveira
- Reuben Sendzul
- Sachin Padayache
- Sian Maart
- Viwe Mbata
See also
- South Africa men's national field hockey team
- South Africa women's national under-21 field hockey team
Notes
- ^ South Africa was banned from international Hockey from 1964 onwards. South Africa was allowed to take part in international competitions from 1993 onwards.
References
- ^ "SA Hockey announce Guy Elliott as SA U21 Men's Head Coach - South African Hockey Association". SAHockey. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "South African Hockey Association". Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "South Africa name U21 Men's squad for the Junior World Cup". SA Hockey Association. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
- ^ "SA U21 Men's Team announced for Junior Africa Cup". SA Hockey Association. Retrieved 2 October 2024.