Saturday 2 April 2022
South Africa vs England
Inanda Polo Club, Sandton
The 2022 Nedbank International Polo at the Inanda Club in Sandton on 2 April delivered a thrilling polo encounter between South Africa and England. The teams were evenly matched on handicap as well as ponies, and this was evident throughout the game as the score line was tight until the dying minutes. South Africa pulled off a 6 - 5 victory in what was a very hotly-contested and good-spirited game. Johann du Preez was deservedly awarded the MVP prize with Craig James's pony, UFO, ridden by England's captain Charlie Hanbury, winning the Best Playing Pony prize. The day began with a curtain raiser match between a young team from the Inanda Polo Club pitted against another young side from the East Rand Polo Club. The match ended in a 3-3 draw and set the tone for the day ahead. The excitement was not limited to the playing field though, as hospitality in the various marquees and picnic sites, drew crowds of people magnificently dressed in line with Nedbank’s theme of the day #NewNobility: Reflections of Art. On behalf of the South African Polo Association, we would like to extend a huge thank you to the teams, event title sponsor Nedbank, and event partners Stella Artois and Pernod Ricard Prestige, the pony lenders, the South African Polo community, the Hurlingham Polo Association, the Inanda Club, and to all the guests and spectators who came out to support the event. We look forward to welcoming you to the 2023 International.
Saturday 2 April 2022
South Africa vs England
Inanda Polo Club, Sandton
The 2022 Nedbank International Polo at the Inanda Club in Sandton on 2 April delivered a thrilling polo encounter between South Africa and England. The teams were evenly matched on handicap as well as ponies, and this was evident throughout the game as the score line was tight until the dying minutes. South Africa pulled off a 6 - 5 victory in what was a very hotly-contested and good-spirited game. Johann du Preez was deservedly awarded the MVP prize with Craig James's pony, UFO, ridden by England's captain Charlie Hanbury, winning the Best Playing Pony prize. The day began with a curtain raiser match between a young team from the Inanda Polo Club pitted against another young side from the East Rand Polo Club. The match ended in a 3-3 draw and set the tone for the day ahead. The excitement was not limited to the playing field though, as hospitality in the various marquees and picnic sites, drew crowds of people magnificently dressed in line with Nedbank’s theme of the day #NewNobility: Reflections of Art. On behalf of the South African Polo Association, we would like to extend a huge thank you to the teams, event title sponsor Nedbank, and event partners Stella Artois and Pernod Ricard Prestige, the pony lenders, the South African Polo community, the Hurlingham Polo Association, the Inanda Club, and to all the guests and spectators who came out to support the event. We look forward to welcoming you to the 2023 International.
Nedbank Group is one of the largest financial services groups in Africa offering wholesale and retail banking services as well as insurance, asset management and wealth management solutions through its frontline clusters, namely Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking, Nedbank Retail and Business Banking, Nedbank Wealth and the Rest of Africa. Nedbank Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nedbank Group.
Nedbank Group is one of the largest financial services groups in Africa offering wholesale and retail banking services as well as insurance, asset management and wealth management solutions through its frontline clusters, namely Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking, Nedbank Retail and Business Banking, Nedbank Wealth and the Rest of Africa. Nedbank Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nedbank Group.
Using the finest malt, hops and water, plus 600 years of brewing expertise, what you get is premium refinement with every sip of a Stella Artois. A legacy of craftsmanship that produces the perfect beer to savour moments with the ones you love the most. With over 600 years of brewing expertise in every chalice, Stella Artois deserves to be poured perfectly. Our nine-step pouring ritual is a beautiful dance between the Chalice and the Draught Master, to deliver exquisite flavour.
Using the finest malt, hops and water, plus 600 years of brewing expertise, what you get is premium refinement with every sip of a Stella Artois. A legacy of craftsmanship that produces the perfect beer to savour moments with the ones you love the most. With over 600 years of brewing expertise in every chalice, Stella Artois deserves to be poured perfectly. Our nine-step pouring ritual is a beautiful dance between the Chalice and the Draught Master, to deliver exquisite flavour.
U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the nonprofit governing body for the sport of polo in the United States and one of the oldest sports governing bodies, having been founded in 1890. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through some 1,100 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores, department stores, sporting goods channels, independent retailers and e-commerce, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel for men, women and children, as well as accessories and footwear in 190 countries worldwide. Recently ranked the fifth largest sports licensor in License Global magazine's 2020 list of "Top 150 Global Licensors," U.S. Polo Assn. is named alongside such iconic sports brands as the National Football League, the National Basketball Association and Major League Baseball.
U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the nonprofit governing body for the sport of polo in the United States and one of the oldest sports governing bodies, having been founded in 1890. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through some 1,100 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores, department stores, sporting goods channels, independent retailers and e-commerce, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel for men, women and children, as well as accessories and footwear in 190 countries worldwide. Recently ranked the fifth largest sports licensor in License Global magazine's 2020 list of "Top 150 Global Licensors," U.S. Polo Assn. is named alongside such iconic sports brands as the National Football League, the National Basketball Association and Major League Baseball.
26°07’05.02”S, 28°03’21.64”E
South Africa beat England 6–5
South Africa
1 Nico van Wyk (3)
2 Johann du Preez (4)
3 Brad Mallett © (4)
4 Craig James (3)
Reserves
Murray Spark (3)
England
1 Marcus Cork (3)
2 Dom Lodge (4)
3 Harry Muddle (3)
4 Charlie Hanbury © (4)
South Africa
1 Nico van Wyk (3)
2 Johann du Preez (4)
3 Brad Mallett © (4)
4 Craig James (3)
Reserves
Murray Spark (3)
England
1 Marcus Cork (3)
2 Dom Lodge (4)
3 Harry Muddle (3)
4 Charlie Hanbury © (4)
Inanda drew with East Rand 3–3
East Rand
1 Xolisa Memani (-1)
2 Bayley Evans (0)
3 Zac Levy (1)
4 Tsakatsi (Lala) Motlatsi © (2)
Inanda
1 Rendani Makesha (-1)
2 Alyssa Taylor (0)
3 James Dewey (0)
4 Zompie Tsotetsi © (2)
East Rand
1 Xolisa Memani (-1)
2 Bayley Evans (0)
3 Zac Levy (1)
4 Tsakatsi (Lala) Motlatsi © (2)
Inanda
1 Rendani Makesha (-1)
2 Alyssa Taylor (0)
3 James Dewey (0)
4 Zompie Tsotetsi © (2)
The Curtain Raiser Match resulted in a 3-3 draw between Inanda and East Rand. South Africa beat England 6 goals to 5. Johann du Preez won the MVP award and “UFO” owned by Craig James ridden by Charlie Hanbury won the Best Playing Pony award
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