Boxall linked with South Africa move

Off-contract defender Michael Boxall has reportedly signed with South African club SuperSport United.

Michael Boxall

Wellington Phoenix defender Michael Boxall has been linked with move to SuperSport United (AAP) Source: AAP

Boxall was one of five players released by Wellington Phoenix after its elimination from the A-League finals by Melbourne City on Sunday.

It heightened speculation that the 26 year-old New Zealand international had agreed to terms with SuperSport United, which also has ex-Phoenix striker Jeremy Brockie on its books.

News website sowetanlive.co.za reported Boxall will join the Pretoria-based club for pre-season training in late June after signing a one-year deal on a free transfer.

He will reportedly fill a defensive hole identified by coach Gordon Igesund.

Boxall replaced the injured Winston Reid as captain for the All Whites' 1-0 Korea Republic in March, his 12th cap.

In his just-completed third season with Phoenix he started in eight of his 18 appearances, mostly at right back.

A former Auckland City FC defender, Boxall has had stints in North America, including a full season with Vancouver Whitecaps.

Brockie signed for SuperSport in January and has scored seven goals for his new club.


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Published 6 May 2015 9:37am

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