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Barbara Nelen of Belgium and Shelley Russell of South Africa during the Investec Series International at Randburg Hockey Stadium Thursday night. Photo: LEE WARREN (GALLO).

The Investec South Africa women’s hockey team beat Belgium 2-1 in the Test match at Randburg Thursday night.

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Will SA coach Giles Bonnet bring back Pietie Coetzee for tonight's 7 pm Test match against Belgium at Randburg Astro? Photo: LEE WARREN (GALLO)

Speculation is rife in hockey circles that Investec South Africa head coach Giles will bring back top players like world record goalscorer Pietie Coetzee (230 goals in 233 Test matches) for tonight's 7 pm international against Belgium at Randburg Astro.

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Ireland's Chloe Watkins (left) and Lisa Deetlefs of South Africa in the thick of the action during the one-off Test match at Randburg Hockey Stadium Wednesday night. Photo: DUIF DU TOIT (GALLO IMAGES)

The Investec South Africa women’s hockey team went down 2-1 to Ireland after the scores were 1-1 at half-time in the one-off Test match at Randburg Astro Wednesday night.

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South Africa's superstar striker Pietie shrugs off Spain's Gloria Comerma and enters the strike zone during the 1-1 draw at Randburg Sunday. Photo: REG CALDECOTT

The Investec South Africa women’s hockey team won the five-Test Investec International Series against Spain2-1 after the final international ended 1-1 at Randburg Sunday.

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The SA men's hockey team surrendered a 3-0 half-time lead to drew the fifth and final Test match 3-3 with eight-time Olympic Games gold medallists India in Delhi Sunday afternoon.

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A Tarryn Bright strike in the 25th minute gave the Investec South Africa women’s hockey team a 1-0 lead against Spain at half-time in the crucial fourth Test of the five-Test Investec International Series at Randburg Astro Saturday before Pietie Coetzee and a wonderful deflection from Dirkie Chamberlain ensured a 3-0 win.

Umpire Annelize Rostron, Spain captain Julia Memendez, SA skipper Marsha Marescia and umpire Lesley Pieterse look on as Springbok rugby legend Naas Botha tosses the coin before the fourth Test of the five-Test Investec International Series at Randburg Astro Saturday. Photo: George Brink

The Investec South Africa women's hockey team have been boosted by the news that the Proteas cricket team and Springbok rugby legend Naas Botha will be attending the crucial 2.30 pm fourth Test of the five-Test Investec International Series against Spain at Randburg Astro today.

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Captain Marsha Marescia congratulates Lauren Penny on her debut goal. Photo Reg Caldecott

In what can only be described as a fairy-tale, England-based striker Lauren Penny has come from nowhere to make a strong case for inclusion in the Investec South Africa women’s hockey team’s quest for gold at the Olympic Qualifier tournament in Delhi next month.

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Spain took a 1-0 lead in the five-Test Investec International Series against the Investec South Africa women’s hockey team when they won the second Test 3-2 at Randburg Hockey Stadium Tuesday night. Sunday’s first Test ended 1-1.