The Socceroos became the first team to arrive in SA, signaling the World Cup is on. They will train at Johannesburg before taking on Germany on June 13th, in their first match.
Pim Verbeek was not very impressed by Tim Cahill and Vince Grella’s tackles that forced Leo Bertos out of the pitch in a recent friendly with the All Whites. They were chewed out by the tough talking Dutch coach. He also has injury concerns with Harry Kewell not a 100% fit which could mean an opportunity for Ukrainian born Nikita Rukavytsya to take over.