The Dafabet Warriors have officially kicked off their pre-season training with a bold mix of fresh faces and seasoned heavy-hitters, signalling their intent for a dominant 2025/26 CSA domestic cricket season.
Under the leadership of head coach Robin Peterson, the Warriors are doubling down on youth development while still anchoring the team with battle-tested pros and national stars. “We’re building for the future while staying competitive in the now,” says Peterson.
A Core of Class
Key names like Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Sinethemba Qeshile, and Jean du Plessis return to lend stability, while Duanne Olivier, Patrick Kruger, and CJ King bolster the squad with serious experience. The Warriors will also enjoy the services of Proteas-contracted players Tristan Stubbs and Senuran Muthusamy, who bring international pedigree to the setup.
Future-Focused with High-Performance Fire
The Warriors have awarded High Performance (HP) contracts to a group of rising stars, including Jordan Morris, Ethan Frosler, Thomas Kaber, Jason Raubenheimer, Kyle Glennistor, and Wezo Gqiba. Morris, a 26-year-old batting allrounder, is tipped to bring serious depth to the middle order.
New Faces to Watch
A host of exciting recruits have joined the fold.
- Modiri Litheko, a talented right-hand batter and keeper, joins from Northern Cape Heat.
- Matthew Boast, a former SA U19 all-rounder with a left-handed punch, arrives from Titans and Pretoria Capitals.
- Gideon Peters, the Gauteng-born pacer who made waves in the SA20, adds blistering pace to the attack.
- Aphiwe Mnyanda, the Eastern Cape-born SA A rep and former Warriors debutant, returns for more.
- National U19 quick Ntando Soni and veteran seamer Kerwin Mungroo (59 first-class caps) deepen the bowling reserves.
- Wesley Bedja from Western Province and emerging bowler Muhammad Manack also join the lineup.
A Region with Purpose
“The mix of youth, talent, and leadership gives us full confidence heading into what promises to be a thrilling season,” Peterson adds. “There’s a hunger to compete – and to represent the Eastern Cape with pride.”
With eyes firmly on growth, competition, and local cricket excellence, the Warriors are ready to raise the bar – band keep the Eastern Cape on the national map.
2025/26 Dafabet Warriors Squad
CSA-Contracted: Tristan Stubbs, Senuran Muthusamy
Main Squad: Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Matthew de Villiers, JP King, Muhammad Manack, Sinethemba Qeshile, Jean du Plessis, Modiri Litheko, Patrick Kruger, Duanne Olivier, Gideon Peters, Ntando Soni, Kerwin Mungroo, Wesley Bedja, Matthew Boast, Aphiwe Mnyanda, CJ King
High Performance Contracts: Jordan Morris, Ethan Frosler, Thomas Kaber, Jason Raubenheimer, Kyle Glennistor, Wezo Gqiba
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