The rainbow nation and polo powerhouse, South Africa is poised to return loaded for bear after defeat 4 years ago, as the final international challenger in the season on September 16.  when the silver cup will be perilously close to an ambush.

The Insperity Newport Cup has become the traditional battle of the ages when Newport's senior squad (Masters) challenges the juniors (Hotshots). The Masters have been shut out in the 2 most recent contests, ready to check the upstarts back into line.