17/06/2026
⏰ Day 31: This is what a World Cup preparation looks like when you're self-funded.
5:30am: alarm goes off
6:00am: gym before work
8:00am: full working day
6:00pm: second session of the day
9:00pm: fundraising calls and admin
11:00pm: sleep. Repeat.
Our players aren't professional athletes with training camps and support staff. They are teachers, coaches, administrators and entrepreneurs who are doing all of this on their own time and their own money.
That is who South Africa is sending to the World Cup 🇿🇦💚
Minister Gayton Mckenzie , this is the dedication your department exists to reward.