Ireland Tour – One Day and T20 Series with an Alma mata
Having won the One Day series with one currently on the way, the SA A team will leave Belfast tomorrow (24 August 2012) to a town called Malahide. We will begin our our 4 match T20 series at Oakhill Cricket Club, the venue of our first "Test", which was drawn after the first 2 days had been washed out.
Whilst in Londonderry, the team saw the arrival of 4 One Day and T20 boys. One of them was Rowan Richards an Alma Mata of the UWC and SS4SL production line. He is the first UWC graduate to be selected for an SA A team and this was in the main due to his solid debut season for the Titans.
He will now put his skills up against the Irish National Team, if selected however he will definitely benefit from being around this very disciplined and talented squad. A squad that boosts the names of current contracted Proteas.
Thus far our stay in Ireland has been a frustrating one due to the inclement weather around. We have played at a very high standard, as we did pride ourselves on that prior to the tour. Total professionalism has been shown thus far by the boys, as it can easily waver in these trying conditions. We will now focus our attention on the shortest formate of the game. The 4 match T20 series will definitely bring together Irelands best XI, as they prepare of the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka.
Rowan will benefit hugely be working with the likes of former Protea bowling coach and SA A Head Coach , Vinnie Barnes and Strength and Conditioning Coach, Greg King, whom is the current Chennai Superkings and form India employee.
Here's also wishing Gurshwin Rabie, the new Warriors contracted fast bowler a good start to the season ahead.
A proud UWC graduate........
