VOX: What does it mean to represent the country at the WBSC U12 world cup?
We asked the five Benoni Indians players in the national U12 travelling squad what it means to them to represent the country at the WBSC U12 World Cup in Taiwan.
Seth Hains: It’s a great honour to be able to play for my country in Taiwan. I’m proud to be able to play in the green and gold alongside my teammates.
Nate Lerwill: I’m honoured to play baseball for South Africa at the world cup. This has been my dream, and to achieve it at 12 years old is an even greater honour. I’m looking forward to playing against teams from all over the world, learning new skills and meeting new people.
Jarred Long: It means everything to me. It’s such a huge honour to wear the green and gold and play for my country. I’ve worked really hard to get here. Knowing that I get to stand on the field with the South African flag on my chest makes me super proud.
Luke de Lange: It will be a wonderful achievement to be there to play for South Africa. I’m looking forward to doing the best of my abilities, having the best time of my life and having fun.
Sebastian Savides: It’s a massive privilege to play for my country on the world stage. I’m excited to play against higher-ranked countries and see what level I’m at.
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