Rusten jets off to Argentina

The South African men's hockey will play a series of matches against Argentina at the FIH Pro League's second round.

Khomotso Makgabutlane
Beaulieu Hockey Academy player Rusten Abrahams in action in the Joburg Hockey League for the Jozi Warriors at Randburg Astro. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane

Beaulieu Hockey Academy player Rusten Abrahams will represent South Africa in the second round of the FIH (International Hockey Federation) Pro League against Argentina in two fixtures in Buenos Aires.

Jesse Salo of Beaulieu (right) works to keep the ball in his possession. Photo: William Pescod Hockey Club Facebook

It is the first time that South Africa will feature in the Pro League due to due Australia and New Zealand withdrawing from the league. The first round of the league took place in Potchefstroom with France, Netherlands, India and Germany participating.

Beaulieu Hockey Academy player Rusten Abrahams in his South African colours will head to Argentina for the second round of the FIH Pro League. Photo: Beaulieu Hockey Academy Facebook

Abrahams is also an Olympian after played for South Africa in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Beaulieu Hockey Academy player Rusten Abrahams in action at the Joburg Hockey League for the Jozi Warriors at Randburg Astro. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane

South Africa will play against the home side on April 23 and 24.

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