2nd game: The Australian Team had a second victory over South Africa, winning the BMW International Series match in Johannesburg on 21st August. They beat South Africa 9 v 7 infront of a crowd of 5,000 spectators. Best Playing Pony was Ocean played by Matt Grimes and Most Valuable Player was Rob Ballard.

Congratulations Australia

1st game: Australia defeated South Africa 6 goals to 5 in a rain affected field in Durban on 14th August.

The team was:
'Will' Gilmore #1
Andrew Williams #2
'Matt' Grimes #3
'Robbie' Ballard #4

The Most Valuable Player was Andrew Williams.

Best Playing Pony was 'Onyx' loaned by Rory Twort and played by Andrew Williams

Congratulations Australia - and good luck to both teams in their second test match in Johannesburg on 21 August 2011.

Below is the link to photographs of the polo (and the mud) in last Sunday's 1st Test against South Africa.

httphttp://www.flickr.com/photos/10445644@N03/sets/


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We are delighted to confirm the Australian 20 goal team selected for the BMW International Series in South Africa 2011 is:

1. Kelvin Johnson 5g
2. Andrew Williams 5g
3. Matt Grimes 5g ©
4. Rob Ballard 5g
Reserve – Will Gilmore 4g

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The Australian Polo Council has been invited to send an Australian Representative Team to South Africa for two 20 - 21 goal BMW International Series Test Matches to be played on 14th August 2011 in Durban & 21st August 2011 in Johannesburg.

Horses, accommodation, flights, insurance and team clothing will be provided.

The APC is calling for nominations from players with a handicap of 4 goals and above, who would like to be considered for selection in the Australian Representative Test Team.

Nominations close Friday 3rd June 2011 at 5pm.

To register your interest or for further information please contact Amanda Jansen APC Secretary Phone: 0459 272 277 Email: apc@australianpolo.com.au