Dolphins batsman Marques Ackerman will captain South Africa A against New Zealand A in August and September 2025.
Proteas fast bowlers Gerald Coetzee and Kwena Maphaka have been included in South Africa A’s limited-overs and first-class squads.
Other players with international experience – including Western Province fast bowler Tshepo Moreki, Western Province all-rounder Mihlali Mpongwana, North West batsman Rubin Hermann and Lions batsman Zubayr Hamza – have been selected.
Titans spinner Tsepo Ndwandwa has been named in a South Africa A squad for the first time.
“With the team having done well on our recent tour of West Indies, it was important for us to show faith in the majority of that same squad for the upcoming home series against New Zealand A,” said South Africa A head coach Wandile Gwavu.
“I believe that continuity builds trust and confidence among the players, and reinforces the purpose of SA A as a platform for future Proteas.
“I was really impressed with how Marques led the team during the West Indies tour. The entire changeroom wanted to play for him, and that’s always a great sign. It was an easy and straightforward decision to back him again, and I’m definitely looking forward to working with him on this upcoming tour.”
“Gerald and Kwena add valuable international experience and skill, and with Bjorn Fortuin unavailable due to a groin injury, Tsepo’s selection is well deserved based on his recent performances.”
South Africa A and New Zealand A will meet for three one-day and two four-day fixtures in Benoni and Potchefstroom from 30 August to 17 September.
“Playing in our own backyard in familiar conditions is definitely an added advantage, and we’re definitely looking forward to competing strongly and building on the momentum we’ve created,” added Gwavu.
South Africa A limited-overs squad
- Marques Ackerman (captain, Dolphins)
- Okuhle Cele (Dolphins)
- Gerald Coetzee (Titans)
- Jordan Hermann (Warriors)
- Rubin Hermann (North West)
- Tristan Luus (Dolphins)
- Kwena Maphaka (Lions)
- Rivaldo Moonsamy (Titans)
- Tshepo Moreki (Western Province)
- Mihlali Mpongwana (Western Province)
- Tsepo Ndwandwa (Titans)
- Nqaba Peter (Lions)
- Sinethemba Qeshile (Warriors)
- Andile Simelane (Dolphins)
- Jason Smith (Dolphins)
South Africa A first-class squad
- Marques Ackerman (captain, Dolphins)
- Okuhle Cele (Dolphins)
- Gerald Coetzee (Titans)
- Schalk Engelbrecht (Titans)
- Zubayr Hamza (Lions)
- Jordan Hermann (Warriors)
- Tristan Luus (Dolphins)
- Kwena Maphaka (Lions)
- Rivaldo Moonsamy (Titans)
- Tshepo Moreki (Western Province)
- Mihlali Mpongwana (Western Province)
- Tsepo Ndwandwa (Titans)
- Sinethemba Qeshile (Warriors)
- Lesego Senokwane (Titans)
- Jason Smith (Dolphins)
- Codi Yusuf (Lions)