SOUTH AFRICA will go guns blazing into their Euro/Africa Zone Group 2 Davis Cup tie against Monaco from January 31 to February 2 at the Irene Country Club.
Tennis South Africa announced a strong squad to take on the Monegasque’s, comprised of Izak van der Merwe, Rik de Voest, Raven Klaasen, Ruan Roelofse and Nikala Scholtz. The team will be captained by John-Laffnie de Jager.
De Jager will be forced to trim the squad down to four players by the start of the tie, but he does at least have a plethora of riches to choose from.
Despite South Africa’s top player Kevin Anderson not making himself available for the tie, De Jager said he was pleased that Izak van der Merwe had recovered from injury and was available.
“I am happy that Izak has recovered from his injury and this can be a good start for him,” said De Jager.
Monaco will be naming their side on Wednesday Janaury 22.
