SPORTS SNIPPETS
RUGBY
HOOKER A KEY BOK WEAPON
Ethan Hooker delivered a Player of the Match performance in the Springboks’
29-24 victory over New Zealand in
Johannesburg in September. He could prove vital as the Springboks look to finish the year on a positive note. The Sharks supremo has impressed in the No 11 jersey, offering attacking threat, pace, and physicality.
SOCCER
MASEKO TARGETS BAFANA SUCCESS
South African star Thapelo Maseko will look to carry his impressive club form for FC Copenhagen into the international setup as new Bafana
Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane begins his second stint in charge of the national team. Maseko’ s performances, including a brace in his first start for the Danish club, could make him a key attacking option for the former Sundowns tactician.
TENNIS
DOIG A STAR TO WATCH
South African teenager Connor Doig became a junior Grand Slam champion when he and Bulgarian partner Dimitar Kisimov won the 2026 Australian Open boys’ doubles title. The young player’ s progress will be followed as he looks to make his mark and build momentum.
With plenty of potential, Doig could become a name to remember in South
African tennis.
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