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Hampshire prepare for a new era at the Utilita Bowl following the departure of former coach Adi Birrell at the end of last season. Image: Dave Vokes/Hampshire Cricket
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Exclusive - Hampshire Head to Stellenbosch for Pre-Season with Teenage Bolter Included in Plans

Hampshire's preparations for the 2026 season ramp up this week as the senior team head to South Africa for a first meeting with new coach Russell Domingo. And a shock inclusion shows that Hampshire are willing to give youth a chance in 2026.

02.03.26, 09:52 Updated 02.03.26, 10:03

Rich Edwards

Rich Edwards

Hampshire head to Stellenbosch for their pre-season training camp on Wednesday, and there is a surprising name on the plane as they prepare to jet off to South Africa for their first meeting with new coach Russell Domingo.

Hampshire’s players have been spread far and wide since the end of the 2025 season.

But they will reconvene at Heathrow to head to South Africa’s iconic wine region—in the hope that they’ll be raising a glass to success by the time September rolls around.

The Hawk understands that Domingo will spend a short period of time with the players while completing his domestic coaching commitments.

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