South African Hockey has announced a 32-player Senior Women’s Squad for 2026, with the selected group set to assemble for an upcoming national training camp as preparations continue to build towards the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup, as confirmed by South African Hockey on Tuesday, 19 May 2026.
The squad brings together a compelling blend of established senior internationals, players who have continued to perform strongly on the domestic stage, and an exciting group of emerging talent pushing their way into the national conversation.
The camp will provide an important opportunity for the national programme to deepen combinations, assess the broader playing group and continue shaping the team’s pathway towards the game’s biggest stage.
The 32-player squad reflects the strength and growing depth of the women’s game across the country. The selection follows the recent Senior Women’s Inter-Provincial Tournament (IPT), with the majority of the squad having featured at the 2026 edition of the tournament.GR
Among those named are experienced national team figures such as Onthatile Zulu, Hannah Pearce, Stephanie Botha, Kayla de Waal and Marlise van Tonder, while players including Jodie Blows, Jehan Abrahams, Nomsa Mzizi, Reabetswe Phume and Baylee Engelke form part of a younger generation continuing to make a strong impression.
The camp represents another significant step in South Africa’s long-term preparation, with the national programme focussed on building a squad capable of competing with confidence and ambition on the world stage.
Beyond tactical and technical work, the gathering will allow the coaching and selection structures to strengthen the environment, test combinations and continue driving standards as the road to the World Cup sharpens.
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The announcement signals the next chapter for the South African Women’s programme, as a talented group begins the work of turning depth into strength, promise into performance and ambition into a World Cup-ready unit.
South Africa Senior Women’s Hockey Squad 2026
1. Ané Janse van Vuuren, 9 caps
2. Baylee Engelke, 0 caps
3. Bianca Wood, 47 caps
4. Cailynn den Bakker, 27 caps
5. Caylin Maree, 5 caps
6. Cerian Fourie, 7 caps
7. Daniella de Oliveira, 7 caps
8. Donne de Wet, 0 caps
9. Edith Molikoe, 57 caps
10. Hannah Pearce, 63 caps
11. Jana-Mari Botha, 2 caps
12. Jean-Leigh du Toit, 48 caps
13. Jeanri Thomas, 7 caps
14. Jehan Abrahams, 0 caps
15. Jodie Blows, 0 caps
16. Kayla de Waal, 42 caps
17. Laiken Brisset, 5 caps
18. Lerato Mahole, 24 caps
19. Marlise van Tonder, 48 caps
20. Morgan de Jager, 12 caps
21. Nomsa Mzizi, 3 caps
22. Ntsopa Mokoena, 49 caps
23. Ongeziwe Mali, 48 caps
24. Onthatile Zulu, 79 caps
25. Paris-Gail Isaacs, 18 caps
26. Reabetswe Phume, 2 caps
27. Richele Norval, 2 caps
28. Shanna Mendonca, 8 caps
29. Stephanie Botha, 53 caps
30. Taheera Agousti, 43 caps
31. Tamlyn Kock, 4 caps
32. Tegan Fourie, 31 caps
Original Copy: SA Hockey, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: Western Province keeper Jana-Mari Botha keeps out North West striker Emily Wilson’s shot during the just-completed IPT. South African Hockey has announced a 32-player Senior Women’s Squad for 2026, with established internationals Onthatile Zulu, Hannah Pearce and Marlise van Tonder joined by a younger generation including Baylee Engelke, Jodie Blows and Jehan Abrahams as preparations continue for the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup. File Photo: Marcel Sigg / SA Hockey
