The seasoned cricketers were picked to be a part of the seven-man South African team that will attempt to defend their Hong Kong Sixes title.

The annual tournament will once again be played at the iconic Kowloon Cricket Club, and South Africa is sending a loaded team over.

The former Proteas allrounder, Jon-Jon Smuts will captain the team, while Snyman has previously represented South Africa in T20 International cricket as well.

Jacques Snyman. Photo: Morgan Piek

Swanepoel will get to represent South Africa again, and it will be special for him as well as his family after his brother and former Knights allrounder, Patrick Kruger, made his Proteas debut against the West Indies earlier in the year. The man who is a regular Knights captain has previously played at the Hong Kong Sixes and his experience will be invaluable.

The former Northern Cape Heat allrounder, Evan Jones, has also cracked the nod, while the current Heat player, Modiri Litheko, has also been included in the squad and will do duty behind the stumps with the gloves.

The impressive Limpopo Impalas seamer, Don Radebe, is another interesting inclusion and there is no doubt that he will add value.

Don Radebe. Photo: Morgan Piek

Malibongwe Maketa will be the coach for the tournament.

The team will arrive in the Pearl of the Orient on 30 October. The tournament at Kowloon will be played from 1 to 3 November.

South Africa will play in the opening match of the tournament when they face the hosts, Hong Kong.

South African squad – JJ Smuts (captain), Modiri Litheko, Evan Jones, Jacques Snyman, Matthew Boast,  Don Radebe, Aubrey Swanepoel.

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