South Africa: New Era Begins With A Tough Defeat For SA Women At FIH Nations Cup 2 In Poland

South Africa: New Era Begins With A Tough Defeat For SA Women At FIH Nations Cup 2 In Poland

The South African Women’s Hockey Team began their campaign at the inaugural FIH Nations Cup 2 with a 2-nil loss to Uruguay in a challenging opening encounter in Gniezno, Poland, on Monday, 16 June 2025. While the result was not what the team had hoped for, the occasion marked several important milestones. Hannah Pearce, a rock at the back for the national side, celebrated her 50th cap — a significant achievement for one of South Africa’s most de…

FIH Nations Cup 2 2025 | New Era Begins with a Tough Defeat for SA Women

The South African Women’s Hockey Team began their campaign at the inaugural FIH Nations Cup 2 in Gniezno, Poland with a 2-0 loss to Uruguay in a challenging opening encounter. While the result was not what the team had hoped for, the occasion marked several important milestones. Hannah Pearce, a rock at the back for the national side, celebrated her 50th cap — a significant achievement for one of South Africa’s most dependable defenders. It was …