Australia wins Nedbank International Polo test match

INANDA – The Nedbank International Polo saw South Africa and Australia compete to win the test match.

September 19, 2018

Laura Pisanello 1 minute read

South African captain, Tom de Bruin takes a swing at the ball while Glen Gilmore looks on. Photo: Laura Pisanello

The Inanda Club recently hosted the Nedbank International Polo event, which saw Australia and South Africa facing off.

This year’s polo event was hosted by Nedbank and saw celebrities and polo enthusiasts gathering in Sandton to watch the riveting match between the two teams. On the day, players competed on horses, which were lent on the day, adding an extra challenge for both teams.

Australia’s James Lester takes a swing at the ball while Tom de Bruin and Jack Kiely look on.Photo: Laura Pisanello

The South African and Australian teams compete to get the polo ball at the start of the match. Photo: Laura Pisanello

The Australia team, Glen Gillmore, James Lester, Jack Kiely and George Hill line up before the match. Photo: Laura Pisanello

The Australian team was led by veteran player Glen Gilmore and they were victorious over South Africa winning by 10 goals to seven at the final whistle. The South African team, led by 29-year-old Tom de Bruin, put up a tough fight against the Australian team.

Gilmore was awarded the Most Valuable Player prize and Cornish the horse, ridden by James Lester, also from the Australian team, won the coveted Best Pony award.