Chances for Wits’ Frosler

BIDVEST Wits’ hectic schedule has been a good thing for Reeve Frosler, from Port Elizabeth, in his audition to be a part of the World Cup-bound national U20 team.

With the Clever Boys competing on three fronts – the Premiership‚ Caf Confederation Cup and Nedbank Cup – coach Gavin Hunt has been forced to rotate his team.

But some fringe players did not make the most of their chance, which led to the club’s elimination from the Nedbank Cup on Tuesday.

Frosler did not disappoint against Smouha in the first leg of the Confederation Cup playoffs at Bidvest Stadium on Saturday.

The fullback was solid in defence in the goalless draw and whipped inviting crosses that were not utilised by the Clever Boys’ strikers.

“It was difficult missing out on playing in the U20 Africa Cup of Nations [in Zambia] because I had to be with the first team‚” the 19-yearold said.

“You want to be with the national team as well as be there for your club. It’s difficult for us. I just have to work my best and let the [national team] coach decide what happens.

“It would be a dream come true to go to South Korea – not many players can say they have been to the U17 and U20 World Cups.

“I would like to fulfil this dream. It would be a nice opportunity for me to put my name out there.”

Frosler has featured in only two league games for the Clever Boys this season. He will be confident he can get more starts with Nazeer Allie out injured.

But he is likely to deputise for Siboniso Gaxa tomorrow when the Clever Boys take on Golden Arrows in the league in Milpark.

Wits then have to travel to Egypt for the second leg of the Confederations Cup, with a place in the group stage up for grabs. Frosler should be a part of the team that will travel to Alexandria because this schedule has forced Hunt to have two teams.

That has helped the defender to finally be a part of the first team after showing his potential in the U17 World Cup in Chile two years ago.

“I have grown a lot since Chile‚” Frosler said.