/ 8 July 1999

KEY LOSS FOR MEN’S HOCKEY

SOUTH Africa’s men’s hockey will have to do without top midfielder Brenton Key for two Tests against Zimbabwe. Key has 63 South African caps at the age of 24, but is recovering from glandular fever, and will miss training and the two internationals. He is the second South African to be sidelined from teh squad, following Kevin Chree’s withdrawal due to work committments. Coach Giles Bonnet is happy with the team’s depth, however, and he believes gaps can be plugged easily.