Polocrosse Australia has officially named the Australian Men’s and Women’s teams to compete in the 2026 Test Series against South Africa, marking an exciting return to international competition.
The three-match series will be played from 31 July to 2 August 2026, with matches scheduled across consecutive days and the horse draw to take place on 27 July 2026. The series will be hosted at Underberg Polocrosse Club in KwaZulu-Natal Province.
The tour presents a valuable opportunity for Australia’s top players to represent their country on the international stage, taking on a strong South African side in what is expected to be a highly competitive series.
Women’s Team
Farann Bussa (NSW)
Lindsey Mullins (QLD)
Lucy Grills (NSW)
Beth Hafey (QLD)
Emma Piltz (QLD)
Taylor Radford (VIC)
Lauren Sillitoe (QLD)
Men’s Team
Byron Davison (QLD)
Matt Davison (QLD)
Abbott Grills (NSW)
Jim Grills (NSW)
Russell Owens (QLD)
Harry Semmens (VIC)
Cody Woodward (NSW)
Team support staff will be confirmed and announced shortly.
Polocrosse Australia President Mick Templeton said the tour is an important step for the sport and its athletes.
“Representing Australia is a significant achievement, and this tour provides our players with the opportunity to test themselves in a truly international environment,” Templeton said.
“South Africa has a proud polocrosse history and consistently fields strong teams, so this series will be an important challenge for both our Men’s and Women’s sides. It’s an opportunity not only to compete, but to continue building the depth and strength of Australian polocrosse.”
Polocrosse Australia congratulates all players selected and wishes them every success for the upcoming tour.
