England are set to take on South Africa for the Val de Vie Standard Bank Test Match on Saturday 14 November 2026.
In 2025, international polo returned to Val de Vie Estate and the Western Cape for the first time in 15 years; a landmark moment for the South African sporting and lifestyle calendar. This fixture marked the beginning of a new chapter in Val de Vie Estate’s legacy as one of Africa’s leading polo destinations. South Africa ran out the winners of the 2025 match, and we are excited that the fixture returns for 2026.
The England team will be captained once again by Matt Perry (5), joined by Marcus Cork (3), who also returns to the team, and newcomers Ollie Cork (4) and Harry Muddle (3).
Defending the title for South Africa is captain Jannie Steenkamp (4), with Dirk van Reenen (5), Jack Spilsbury (4), and James Gilson (3). Reserve is is Ryan Robertson and coached by Shaun Brokensha.
The match will be streamed live – more details to follow.
