“I’ve always said that the more people who pull together for conservation, the better for all of us. We’re a big sporting nation so it’s great to see so many sportsmen coming out to support this. We raised some good money for the Fisher Foundation. There is a lot going on in our country, but we mustn’t forget conservation as well. It’s great to see foundations coming together like this and pulling in the right direction,” added Mark Boucher, who has long worked with his own foundation to protect South African wildlife.

“It was an unbelievable opportunity to meet some old friends in sport again, and all for a really good cause as we educate our people about the pangolin and rhino conservation,” said former Bafana Bafana captain Neil Tovey.

Mark Fish has experience working with The Fisher Foundation in rural KwaZulu-Natal. “It was great to be involved with the first Conservation Cup and see some of the sporting heroes who were my legends and people I looked up to. This is a worthy cause for many things The Fisher Foundation can do for many years to come.”

“Conservation is something that’s close to many of our hearts. A few of us in the cricket space have spent a lot of time investing back into conservation, so to be here supporting The Fisher Foundation is great,” said former Proteas captain Graeme Smith.

“It’s incredible to see the people who turned up for this event. It’s always nice when you can give back. All of us are super aware of conservation and to raise that awareness is important. It’s just a great cause,” said Springbok star Schalk Burger Jnr.

And fellow rugby star Gcobani Bobo was equally passionate about the effort to protect South Africa’s wildlife. “I just want to cherish what we have in our country and help protect it. I’ve got a young family and I’d want them to be part of a heritage we can all protect,” he said.

Richard Fisher, the founder and Executive Chairman of City Logistics, was overwhelmed by the support they received.

“It is so humbling to have these legends in South African sport join our friends in the business world to help us make a true impact with our conservation efforts. The Fisher Foundation is all about community and reaching out to communities in rural areas and empowering them for a brighter future. Similarly, we are a community in sport and in business, and when we’re able to bring all of this together, that’s when we make a difference. I’d like to thank everybody for being part of the inaugural Conservation Cup, and for the passion shown towards protecting our natural heritage.”

The Conservation Cup was proudly supported by Investec, Heineken Silver, Amarula Gin, Bain’s Whisky, City Venture Capital, Ineos Grenadier, City Logistics, Flooid, Peter Millar, Olijvenkraal, Fyre, Forsyth & Nash, Skukuza Golf Club, AB Phalaborwa, Mala Mala, Europcar, Fastway, G/Fore, Callaway, Pearl Valley and Yoco.

For more information please contact Grant Leversha at [email protected] or +27 82 990 0908, or visit  www.conservationcup.org