ZASouth Africa's men's hockey team is set to host Malaysia in a five-match Test series in Durban from July 6-12, aiming to capitalize on the momentum from their recent FIH Hockey Nations Cup campaign. The series is part of the national team's preparation for the upcoming Hockey World Cup. Despite losing the Nations Cup final to France, South Africa received praise for their performance, particularly highlighting goalkeeper Cullin de Jager's standout play. The South African Hockey Federation expressed hope that the series will generate similar enthusiasm among local fans, emphasizing the importance of home internationals for the sport's growth in the country.
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