Dunlop Sport, the official clothing partner of Squash South Africa, will clothe the S A National Squash team led by Steve Coppinger, ranked 14 in the world, when they participate in the 25th World Team championships at the Al Ahy Club in Cairo from 12th-18th December.
Shaun le Roux, Clinton Leeuw and new cap, Thoboki Mohohlo, complete the line-up with Richard Castle as manager.
In 2013 the South Africa team finished in a highly creditable 6th position. The 2015 championships see 15 of the top 20 players in action. Defending champions, England have Nick Matthew, ranked 2 and Daryl Selby, ranked 16, in their team while hosts Egypt sport world number 1 Mohamed Elshorbagy, number 3 Ramy Ashour, Number 6 Omar Mosaad and 12th ranked Tarek Momen.
Mr Steve Gallienne , Brand Manager for DUNSLAZ said “Dunlop Sport has had a long standing good relationship with Squash South Africa but with the acquisition of Canterbury, Slazenger, Dunlop Sports , Muzino, Skins, Karrimor and others by Brand ID 19 months ago, a formal agreement is now in place which sees all Squash South Africa’s national teams benefit from kit for the next 2 years. “
Early in 2016 a Mini Squash programme for players aged 5 to 11 will be launched in South Africa by Squash South Africa and Dunlop Sports which will see a well designed Play and Stay equipment package together with a structured coaching programme available which caters for the needs of the young player.