in his first event under coach Jan Zelezny won the javelin throw title at the Potch Invitational Meet with an 84.52m effort Competing at the iconic McArthur Stadium, the same venue which saw him qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics almost five years back, Neeraj Chopra beat local athletes Douw Smit and Duncan Robertson to the top podium. Smit, with a best mark of 82.44m on the day, and Neeraj were the only two in a six-man field who managed to beat the 80m-mark in the men’s javelin throw competition at the Potch Invitational Meet 2025. stand at 89.94m - a mark achieved at the Stockholm Diamond League 2022 Neeraj is also listed to compete at this year's Doha Diamond League on May 16 It was also expected to be his first competitive outing for the 2025 season as well before he turned up in Potchefstroom He will also headline a World Athletics Continental Tour javelin throw event in India in May three-time Olympic and world champion Jan Zelezny of Czechia The South African meet was the Indian ace’s first event under the javelin legend It was also Neeraj’s first outing since finishing second at the 2024 Diamond League Final last September The 2025 athletics season will be an important one for Neeraj who will be looking to defend his World Championships gold medal at the upcoming edition set to take place at Tokyo’s National Stadium this year Neeraj Chopra had won his historic Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020 at the same venue four years ago Nadeem, who had to settle for a silver medal at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, will also be out to dethrone Neeraj of his world title in Tokyo this year. JOHANNESBURG - South Africa’s best track and field athletes have gathered in Potchefstroom this week for the ASA Senior Championships. The event will be hosted at the MWU McArthur Athletics Stadium from 24-26 April. In the men’s event, top athlete Olympian and world junior champion Bayanda Walaza will be lining up against 400m world record holder Wayde van Niekerk, who will feature in the 100m and 200m races. Joining them in Potchefstroom will be Abduraghmaan Karriem, Tsebo Matsoso and Retshidisitswe Mlenga, and local favourites Benjamin Richardson. Viwe Jingqi will be defending her 100m national title against 17-year-old Hannah Hope Vermaak, who beat Jingqi at the recent Golden Grand Prix in Botswana, where both athletes clocked 11.44 seconds. Olympian Prudence Sekgodiso will also headline the championships after winning the women's 800m world indoor title earlier this season. But she will have to fight it out with Charne Swart, who won the 2024 national two-lap title. In the field events, Olympic shot-put finalist Kyle Blignaut, who landed the shot at 20.32m at the Golden Grand Prix in Botswana two weeks ago, will be competing. As well as former World Athletics U20 Championships high jump medallist Brian Raats, who cleared 2.21m at an indoor meeting in Slovakia in February. Sections Potchefstroom, South Africa (22 January 2025) – The learners of Potchefstroom Gimnasium showcased the most touching display of humility and service as it welcomed its newest schoolmates Instead of the typical awkward initiation rituals this high school embraced a unique tradition where older learners humbly washed the feet of the younger ones they performed this act of service to conclude the “Becoming-a-Gimmie” orientation weekend and officially welcome the Grade 8s into the school community Just as the Bible describes how Jesus washed his disciples’ feet out of honour and humility so too did the older students follow that example to show the Grade 8s that they care about them and want to serve them This was also a message to the Grade 8s to always remain humble An emotional video shared on Facebook by the school shows the learners humbly demonstrating the feet-washing ceremony and fervently praying over the Grade 8s a moment that has deeply moved us and many other South Africans online responding with heartfelt messages on the post To see children showcase so much care and humility towards one another in a world that is largely fixated on self-interest affirms that there is still so much goodness Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "abd992693d360bd11d98ae62eac3a415" );document.getElementById("d2d9e305b5").setAttribute( "id" and website in this browser for the next time I comment Would you like to receive truly phenomenal inspirational and good thing stories right to your inbox Then subscribe to our weekly GoodThingsGuy newsletter today I accept GTG’s Privacy Policy GoodThingsGuy is the home of everything good and those are the things that really matter We believe that there is good news all around us and over 1 million readers a month agree with us GoodThingsGuy was officially launched on the 1 August 2015 in order to only promote good news inspirational stories and promote only positive multi-platform media company that distills unique content across multiple media platforms We consider individual and corporate contributions through the website or mail us directly here. Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again Graduates from Potchefstroom Agricultural College in Potchefstroom North West are poised to lead South Africa’s agricultural sector with innovative solutions and a commitment to sustainable farming practices Potchefstroom Agricultural College in North West celebrated the graduation of a new generation of agricultural professionals ready to make their mark on South Africa’s farming landscape highlighted the critical role young graduates will play in ensuring food security attended the ceremony and praised the enthusiasm and determination of the graduates “These young professionals are stepping into a sector that is not just about producing food A key highlight of the event was an inspiring address by Andy Mabe chairperson of the College Advisory Council who encouraged graduates to embrace challenges with a fearless attitude “Fear can either mean ‘forget everything and run’ or ‘face everything and rise’,” she told them urging them to take the latter path and shape the future of South African agriculture with courage and vision Adding a touch of humour to the celebration the executive mayor of JB Marks Local Municipality “It’s not every day you see farmers in high heels and dresses!” The graduation ceremony served as a reminder of the vital role young professionals play in advancing agriculture, ensuring food security, and adapting to the evolving challenges of the sector, remarked AgriSETA chief executive Dr Innocent Sirovha and a commitment to making a lasting impact,” he said “With determination and innovation at the forefront these graduates are set to drive South Africa’s agricultural sector into a promising future.” Sirvoha delved into the critical role of quality agricultural education.  “Agriculture is the backbone of our economy yet it is often underestimated in terms of its educational value,” he explained “We often focus on what farmers need in terms of resources and technology Quality agricultural education is what empowers farmers to adapt to new challenges we risk perpetuating outdated practices that don’t align with modern needs.” Sirovha furthermore noted the need for agricultural education to be comprehensive “It’s not just about teaching farming techniques It’s about understanding the broader agricultural system – soil health When we equip our future farmers with this knowledge we provide them with the tools they need to thrive in a world that’s constantly evolving.” READ NEXT: CT communities turn vacant land into indigenous gardens Sign up for Mzansi Today: Your daily take on the news and happenings from the agriculture value chain Tshianeo Mathidi in Venda is cultivating more than just potatoes – he's growing back a family legacy.. With 21 global awards in the first six years of its existence Food For Mzansi is much more than an agriculture publication unashamedly saluting the unsung heroes of South African agriculture We believe in the power of agriculture to promote nation building and social cohesion by telling stories that are often overlooked by broader society Contact usOffice: +27 21 879 1824News: info@foodformzansi.co.zaAdvertising: sales@foodformzansi.co.za SuperSport Schools Plus Relive all the action on SuperSport Schools – (www.supersportschools.com) The Bloemfontein boys were made to work hard by the only other unbeaten team at that stage having batted first on the JB Marks Oval posted a solid 143/5 in their 20 overs Lukas Kotze (47) deserved a half-century but fell just three runs short while the consistently impressive Ulrich Botha (44) also made a telling contribution Botha was the local side’s mainstay with the ball heaping pressure on Grey by capturing three wickets for 26 runs belonged to Grey’s star opening batsman Their 81-run partnership bolstered Grey’s reply which enabled the Bloemfontein school to maintain its winning streak They will head into the playoffs as the favourites to go all the way secured a semi-final spot after charging to a big 72-run victory over Kalahari at Potchefstroom Gimnasium’s Witrand Oval The side from Kuruman mustered a disappointing 92 all out while chasing 165 for victory with Janko Noeth providing nearly half their runs with a well-played 42 The 67 from his blade paved the way for Saints inflicted irreversible damage with the ball In the upset of the weekend, Hoërskool Upington toppled Hoërskool Rustenburg by 16 runs on the Puk Oval. That defeat meant Rusties finished the event without a victory in Potchefstroom, which was where they won the North West Schools SA20 in September 2024 After Upington posted only a moderate 121/8 in their 20 overs their bowlers knew it was up to them to secure victory The Uppies‘ Vaylen Lombaard claimed two scalps for only nine runs and Likumi Aide played his part with two wickets Potchefstroom Gimnasium 143/5 (Lukas Kotze 47 Ruhann Steenkamp 24; Edrich Hanekom 2/32); Grey College 144/7 (Daniel Hattingh 56 St Andrew’s School 164/5 (Naudé Botha 67 Reuben van Aarde 21; Janko Noeth 2/28); Kalahari 92/10 (Janko Noeth 42; FG Botha 3/12 Henlo van Rooyen 2/13); Hoërskool Rustenburg 105/10 (Waide Davey 18*; Vaylen Lombaard 2/9 Related News Sensational Rowles Puts SA u19 1-0 Up in Namibia Cricket SA 2025-04-28 WINDHOEK: Jason Rowles claimed an incredible five-wicket haul to set South Africa Under-19 Men on their way to a one-sided 10-wicket win over TSHWANE: Building on the momentum of previous SA20 U19 Women’s Camps the second instalment of the SA U19 Women’s national training JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has today announced the 15-player South Africa Under-19 Men’s squad set to tour Namibia for a TSHWANE: Cricket South Africa (CSA) is gearing up to host two national training camps for the South Africa Under-19 Women’s team smashing an unbeaten 117 runs against Saints Christian School WINDHOEK: Jason Rowles claimed an incredible five-wicket haul to set South Africa Under-19 Men on their way to a one-sided 10-wicket win over A man (29) will appear in the Oberholzer Magistrate’s Court in Carletonville on Tuesday (10/9) for kidnapping The Mozambican national was arrested on Sunday (8/9) in connection with the alleged murder of Nomsa Jass (26) An operation discovered the partially decomposed body of Jass on Sunday (8/9) in the bushes along the R501 road at Blybank Jass was reported missing on Tuesday 27 August by her family “A joint operation between the North West and Gauteng police led to the arrest of a Mozambican foreign national in connection with the alleged murder of a 26-year-old Nomsa Jass,” said North West police spokesperson Amanda Funani “The suspect was arrested and charged with kidnapping including searching for the other suspect is.” Jass’s charcoal-coloured Volkswagen Polo was found abandoned in a parking area at the Daveyton Mall on Gauteng’s East Rand on Wednesday (28/8) She was last seen on Sunday (25/8) when she left her workplace at a mall in Potchefstroom and did not report to work the following day Her employer contacted her family to find out about her absence Jass’s charcoal-coloured Volkswagen Polo was found abandoned in a parking area at the Daveyton Mall on Gauteng’s East Rand “Jass was reported missing by her family on Tuesday (27/8) after being called by her employee that she did not make it to work,” said North West police spokesperson Adéle Myburgh “Her family went to her flat in Meyer Street and a case was opened at the police station.” The North West and Gauteng police commissioners welcomed the arrest adding no stone will be left unturned to ensure that justice is served OFM News/Zenande Mpame mvh North West scholar transport operators will finally receive payments Vrystaatse ouerpaar in hof ná kinders doodbrand Besoekers sprakeloos oor skouspelagtige Augrabies UV ontken aantygings oor buitelandse werknemers Ondersoek duur voort ná skietery op Lichtenburg Oekraïne vra Suid-Afrika om ontvoerde kinders te help terugbring Wyle pous Franciskus het begrafnisrituele vooraf vereenvoudig Mianmar-aardbewing: Hulp stroom in ná meer as 1 700 sterftes Suid-Afrikaners wen gesogte blommeskou-trofee in China Bayanda Walaza fastest in heatsParis 2024 relay silver medallist Walaza set the fastest men's 200m time of the day in the heats at the South African national championships in Potchefstroom Picture by Hannah Peters/Getty ImagesBy Nischal Schwager-PatelIf the men’s 200m semi-finals at the 2025 Athletics South Africa Senior Track and Field Championships are anything to go by The three top times were separated by just 0.05s led by 20-year-old Abdurahman Karriem in 20.40 to top the opening semi-final on Friday (25 April) in Potchefstroom while 17-year-old Naeem Jack showed that he means business by winning the last of the semi-finals in 20.45 Men's 4x100m Relay Final | Athletics | Olympic Games Paris 2024The Men's 4x100m Relay final took place at Stade de France Canada won Gold with a time of 37.50 seconds South Africa won Silver and Great Britain completed the podium The men’s 200m final at the 2025 Athletics South Africa Championships takes place on Saturday, 26 April at 13:10 local time (SAST, GMT+2). View this post on Instagram A post shared by World Athletics (@worldathletics) The staff soccer and netball teams of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom Campus demonstrated their athletic prowess and team spirit during a friendly tournament held at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) this past weekend The event also featured teams from the University of Pretoria (UP) and Metropolitan Life offering a thrilling mix of competition and camaraderie The soccer team had a commendable performance across their three matches Their first encounter against Metropolitan Life saw the NWU triumph with a convincing 3-1 victory showcasing the team's offensive strength and strategic play The second match proved to be a more challenging contest as the NWU faced the host team Despite a determined effort and solid defence The team’s resilience was on full display as they quickly regrouped for their final match against UP the NWU and UP ended in a hard-fought 1-1 draw The match highlighted the balanced strengths of both teams making for an exciting end to the soccer fixtures The netball team also had an impressive showing They opened their campaign with a dominant performance against UJ Despite their best efforts and strong defensive play NWU netball coach Potso Mogapi praised his team’s effort emphasising the growth and unity displayed throughout the tournament The tournament was not just about competition but also about fostering relationships and building harmony among staff members from different universities The NWU's participation highlighted the institution's commitment to promoting a healthy and active lifestyle among its staff whom returned home with a sense of accomplishment and the determination to excel in future inter-university sports events As the excitement from this tournament settles the NWU looks forward to hosting the 4th inter-campus staff wellness tournament on 30 August 2024 aiming to continue fostering a spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie across campuses To join the teams or if you have an queries contact: Belinda Bantham- 26170132@nwu.ac.za The staff soccer and netball teams of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom Campus This time they meet for the title in the Phase Two playoff round of the Schools SA20 competition with a place in the national final on the line won their respective semi-finals with ease setting up a rematch of the Free State final St Andrew’s reversed an earlier loss to Potchefstroom Gimnasium winning comfortably by 41 runs on the back of a fine batting performance by Andrew Sobiech who has been a prominent figure for his side right through the weekend contributing a well-constructed 68 runs from 61 balls Leon Athanasiou provided the needed support with an important 35 runs which lifted St Andrew’s beyond 140  – a total that has proved hard to chase in Potchefstroom – and on to 148/4 from their 20 overs FG Botha continued the Bloemfontein side’s dominance spinning a web around the local batsmen to snare 3/15 from his four overs Athanasiou was in the thick of things again as Potch Gimnasium mustered only 107 all out in reply the main contributor in his side’s seven-wicket victory over the Northern Cape’s Kalahari De Wet was devastating with the ball on this occasion and dismantled the Kalahari batting lineup only Strauss van Heerden (16) and Liam Laing (11) made it into double figures which left the Northern Cape side well short Grey College needed only one of their batsmen to settle at the crease and Edrich Hanekom (20) did the job His innings put Grey in a position to chase down the Kalahari’s total in 8.2 overs Grey College will head into the final favoured to reverse their previous defeat to St Andrew’s St Andrew’s School 148/4 (Andrew Sobiech 68 Leon Athanasiou 35; Jahndre Coetzee 1/25); Potchefstroom Gimnasium 107/10 (Lukas Kotze 38 Kalahari 57/10 (Strauss van Heerden 16; Henru de Wet 5/2 Edrich Hanekom 2/11); Grey College 58/3 (Edrich Hanekom 20; Carl Thole 1/17) Day two of the CSA 4-Day match between the Knights and Dolphins at Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein saw another high-scoring affair on Friday added 196 more runs before declaring at 570/9 The standout performances included centuries from Tshepang Dithole and Slade van Staden while former South African U19 captain Bryce Parsons added a brilliant 118 before being bowled by Dian Forrester and seamer Daryn Dupavillon contributed a handy 41 Aaron Phangiso was the most effective among the Knights’ bowlers Malusi Siboto with 2/58 in 19 overs and Dian Forrester 2/75 in 14 overs also made valuable contributions with the ball Jacques Snyman and in-form Lesego Senokwane opened with a gritty 137-run partnership in 30.4 overs Snyman was unfortunate to be run out by Prenelan Subrayen after a fluent 81 off 96 balls an innings that featured 12 fours and a six The Knights lost wicketkeeper Gihahn Cloete for six Patrick Botha will join Senokwane at the crease when play resumes at 10:00 on Saturday The Knights still trail by 413 runs and will aim to capitalise on the flat pitch to reduce the deficit Boland declared their first innings on a commanding 594/6 The innings were powered by Grant Roelofsen’s 240 Ruan de Swart was the pick of the bowlers with 3/107 former Knights opener Matthew Kleinveldt led the Dragons with an unbeaten 121 as they reached 223/1 at stumps Play resumes at 10:00 on Saturday  with the Dragons trailing by 371 runs OFM Sport/Morgan Piek dg Adapting to the conditions remains key for the Proteas Women Rabada in hot water after positive drug test Proteas fall way short against Sri Lanka Dercksen embracing challenge as Proteas’ rising star South Africa seeks redemption after defeat to India That is the question in the description of a Facebook video by Beautiful South Africa A beautiful blue display of bioluminescent plankton captured by Andrea Ben at Umdloti bioluminescence occurs when a living organism produces and emits light from its body owing to an internal chemical reaction that turns chemical energy into light energy It’s used by all sorts of creatures at different depths to give predators the slip She pointed out: “Several deep-sea corals have bioluminescence in their tentacles Porter mentioned that some of those twilight zone critters use bioluminescence to tempt their prey without scaring them off sides from the North West have already started fighting it out to see which school will be tasked with flying the union’s flag in the national finals Relive all the action SuperSport Schools – (www.supersportschools.com) just after the reveal and launch of the revived schools’ T20 competition was a clash of the North West Titans as Potchefstroom Gimnasium and their cross-town rivals They produced a scintillating bowling performance which set them up for a comfortable eight-wicket victory Volkskool struggled to construct any meaningful partnerships who’s more often seen causing damage with the ball was able to find any sort of rhythm with the bat were the only other batsmen to move beyond the teens who kept Volkskool quiet through the middle overs on his wat to a superb return of 2 for 10 from his four overs Henré Cronje and Jahndré Coetzee also bagged two wickets apiece Jahndré Coetzee took charge and cracked an unbeaten 53 to guide Gimnasium to victory He received useful support from Divan van Eldik who was on 23 not out when Gim claimed the win Themba Sontjane was the only Volkies’ bowler able to make any inroads into the Potchefstroom Gimnasium batting lineup claiming two wickets while conceding only 14 runs from three overs The reward for Gimnasium is a semi-final clash with the winners of the tie between Hoërskool Hartbeespoort and Rustenburg’s Fields College Potchefstroom Volkskool 111 (Herman Hesse 23 Dian van der Merwe 20; Ruan Steenkamp 2/10 Jahndré Coetzee 2/24); Potchefstroom Gimnasium 113/2 (Jahndré Coetzee 53* Potchefstroom Gimnasium won by eight wickets Five murder suspects appeared in the Potchefstroom Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (4/6) after a third family member’s murder They were remanded in custody until their next court appearance on Wednesday They made their first court appearance on Monday Their arrests stem from the death of a woman (44) who was allegedly shot several times on Thursday ‘Elissa Maponyane was allegedly shot several times at her place’ “The five accused that have appeared in court today for the alleged murder of 44-year-old Elissa Maponyane will remain in custody until their next court appearance which will be on 19 June where they will apply for bail,” said North West police spokesperson Adéle Myburgh “Elissa Maponyane was allegedly shot several times … in Ikageng Location “The victim was declared dead by Emergency and Medical Rescue Services at the scene Information received regarding the incident led a team to a township and ammunition alleged to have been used during the commission of the crime ‘A murder-for-hire conspiracy was unravelled by police detectives’ Klerksdorp Record reports a murder-for-hire conspiracy was unravelled by police detectives with the arrest of five men linked to the murders of Johannes Maponyane (74) in September last year his son Peter (34) in January and daughter Elissa (44) last week The late Peter Maponyane was a well-known businessman in Klerksdorp and owner of Samambu Funeral Parlour He was shot and killed inside his car while parked outside his business was gunned down a few months earlier in Mohadin It was also bullets that claimed the life of Elissa at her place in Ikageng ‘His motor vehicle was idling in front of the main gate’ Potchefstroom Herald reported in October that Johannes Maponyane was allegedly found on the grass on his back in front of his house with suspected gunshot wounds on his body Paramedics declared him dead on the scene at around 19:30 on 26 September His motor vehicle was still idling in front of the main gate Neighbours were alerted when they heard gunshots but could not determine the identity of who shot him “We can confirm that a murder case has been opened and investigations are underway,” said North West police spokesperson Sam Tselanyane The family offered a reward of R200 000 for information regarding his death and valid information about the perpetrators The North-West University's (NWU’s) Unit for Distance Learning (UDL) emerged as a pivotal voice at the recent International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) Leadership Summit that took place from 5 to 7 June 2024 This summit was a collaborative effort between the ICDE an international NGO focused on ethical leadership the summit centred on "Ethical Leadership for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Higher Education" bringing together university leaders from across the globe to discuss ethical and effective AI integration in universities NWU UDL's AI in higher education contribution inspires The UDL leadership team stood out with three insightful presentations highlighting their research and experience on AI in higher education director for teaching and learning at the UDL academic manager for the faculties of Natural and Agricultural Sciences “The UDL team presented quality framework propositions specifically tailored for the era of AI in higher education institutions,” says Geraldine “This framework emphasises ethical and effective AI integration promoting best practices and mitigating potential risks By drawing on existing frameworks such as the International Benchmarking Consortium Framework and the ACDE QAAA Framework the UDL team identified gaps and proposed a comprehensive solution policymakers and institutions to make thoughtful decisions about AI integration in teaching and learning.” Curriculum innovation and pedagogical transformation The UDL team showcased their work on assessment design and massive open online courses demonstrating how process-oriented learning design can transform the curriculum to enhance learning “This presentation discussed adopting authentic learning to address AI-related challenges such as academic integrity and the value of education in the digital era pedagogical transformation and policy changes,” says Frederick The final presentation highlighted the crucial role of leadership in AI integration It stressed the need for open dialogue and collaboration among educational leaders The UDL team suggested a holistic AI leadership approach balancing innovation with ethics to create a more inclusive and equitable educational future UDL's work garners international recognition the UDL team's presentations were highly valued and met with great enthusiasm “Our innovative work and leadership in ethical AI integration were commended by attendees including the University of Leeds and Globethics expressed interest in collaborating with the NWU on future projects,” she adds This international recognition underscores the NWU’s position as a frontrunner in shaping the future of education in the age of AI The UDL's commitment to advancing a sustainable quality framework and integrating AI ethically into curriculum and pedagogy paves the way for a more inclusive and equitable educational landscape Their work serves as a valuable resource for institutions worldwide looking to harness the power of AI while ensuring responsible and ethical implementation manager for learning technologies and innovation at Edith Cowan University in Australia Xu Hao from Jiangsu Open University in China Lily Chan from Wawasan Open University in Malaysia and Geraldine Meyers-Mashamba and Frederick Mudavanhu from the NWU senior lead of the Knowledge Equity Network and academic lead for open educational practice at the University of Leeds chancellor of the Open University of the Philippines and ICDE board member director for teaching and learning at the NWU’s UDL Geraldine Meyers-Mashamba on stage before sharing her second presentation The week started back in 1981 as the Lemmer Week will face the Blue Bulls in the main match of the opening day The main curtain raiser between Eastern Province and the Golden Lions promises to be one of the highlights of the opening day 16:00 – Leopards vs Blue Bulls 14:00 – Eastern Province vs Golden Lions 12:40 – Boland vs Western Province 11:10 – Valke vs South Western Districts 09:50 – Pumas vs Griffons 08:30 – Free State vs KwaZulu-Natal Related News Junior Springboks rotate team for Australia clash SA Rugby 2025-05-05 Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote has made several rotational changes to his starting line-up and included four players who played Hilton College captured a hard-fought 25-20 victory over their arch-rivals Glenwood fullback Joshua Kopp kicked the Durban side to a tense one-point victory over Marlow Landbou in a low-scoring thriller Die Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool se Wit Bulle is vanjaar van stoetgehalte Affies het vir Boland Landbou met 74-14 gekarnuffel The third and final day of the 2025 Absa Wildeklawer kicked off with three emphatic victories on the B-field at Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote has made several rotational changes to his starting line-up and included four players who played