Danny Kerry's team (pictured below) recently returned from Argentina where they finished a historic second to the hosts in the Champions Trophy, a significant pre-London 2012 boost.

Joining Britain at the Investec London Cup will be the Netherlands, the reigning Olympic champions, plus Germany and Australia.

They will be joined by South Africa and Ireland, both of whom must still qualify to reach London 2012. 

The Investec Cup will be take place at the University of Westminster's Sports Ground in Chiswick.

Great Britain Hockey chief operating officer Sally Munday said: "The Investec London Cup is a jewel in the crown for hockey in this country.


"It forms a key part of our Hockey Nation programme, as we look to inspire people on the back of the good feeling that surrounds the London Olympics.

"The demand for tickets for the Olympic Games has shown how excited about watching live sport the British public is.

"With six of the best teams in the world on show, plus opportunities to pick up a hockey stick and try it for yourself, we certainly expect the Investec London Cup to capture the spirit of the nation."

Investec's Raymond van Niekerk added:  "The Investec London Cup is part of an incredible summer of sport and gives us the opportunity to see the GB women's hockey team battle it out with some of the best teams in the world, just weeks before the Olympic Games begin.

"We will also see the Investec South African women's hockey team take on Investec sponsored Great Britain – a very proud moment for us."


Kate Walsh (pictured above), Britain's captain, said: "The excitement of 2012 is definitely starting to grow.

"Half-a-million people watched us on TV as we won the silver medal at the Champions Trophy recently, which was brilliant!

"We get a real buzz playing in front of a home crowd so it's great that the Investec London Cup is going to give people the chance to come down to Chiswick, see us in the flesh and get behind the team."

Tickets are available at £1 ($1.58/€1.18) for under 18s or £10 ($15.80/€11.80) for adults, with each ticket guaranteeing the opportunity to see two matches.

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