The South African Women’s hockey squad for FIH World Cup qualification in the Open Series Final in Valencia has been announced and it is filled with Varsity Hockey talent.
The tournament takes place from 19-27 June in Valencia, Spain. South Africa are joined by Belarus, Canada, Italy, Spain, Thailand and Wales as all teams aim to secure 2020 World Cup qualification.
19 of the 26 squad members are current or former Varsity Hockey players – testament to the tournament. See highlighted below.
| No | Player | Province | Caps |
| 1 | Stephanie Baxter | North West | 23 |
| 2 | Quanita Bobbs | Western Province | 114 |
| 3 | Kara Botes | Southern Gauteng | 41 |
| 4 | Casey Jean Botha | SA U21 | 0 |
| 5 | Stephanie Botha | SA U21 | 0 |
| 6 | Dirkie Chamberlain | North West | 225 |
| 7 | Ashleigh Datnow | Southern Gauteng | 0 |
| 8 | Lisa Deetlefs | Southern Gauteng | 250 |
| 9 | Lilian du Plessis | Southern Gauteng | 119 |
| 10 | Celia Evans | Northern Blues | 145 |
| 11 | Tegan Fourie | SA U21 | 0 |
| 12 | Tarryn Glasby | Western Province | 30 |
| 13 | Erin Hunter | Southern Gauteng | 41 |
| 14 | Robyn Johnson | Southern Gauteng | 0 |
| 15 | Nicole la Fleur (GK) | Western Province | 19 |
| 16 | Ongi Mali | SA U21 | 10 |
| 17 | Marizen Marais | Northern Blues | 14 |
| 18 | Phumi Mbande (GK) | Northern Blues | 35 |
| 19 | Mmathshepo Modipane (GK) | Southern Gauteng | 5 |
| 20 | Kristen Paton | Southern Gauteng | 15 |
| 21 | Hannah Pearce | SA U21 | 0 |
| 22 | Sandi Tabata | SA U21 | 0 |
| 23 | Izelle Verster | Northern Blues | 7 |
| 24 | Nikki Veto | SA U21 | 0 |
| 25 | Nicole Walraven | Free State | 45 |
| 26 | Bianca Wood | SA U21 | 0 |
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