Mia Blignaut showing her colours for Australia v South Africa Test at Blundstone Arena, Hobart

SHE has dual nationality but Mia Blignaut’s South African roots will be on show loud and proud when the nation of her birth takes on Australia at Blundstone Arena from today.

South African born Mia Blignaut has dual nationality and is looking forward to Test match between Australia and South Africa in Hobart. Picture: RICHARD JUPE

SHE has dual nationality but Mia Blignaut’s South African roots will be on show loud and proud when the nation of her birth takes on Australia at Blundstone Arena from today.

Ever since it was announced that South Africa would play a Test in Hobart for the very first time, Cricket Tasmania’s game development officer for female cricket has been counting down the days till the historic clash.

“I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would watch South Africa play at Blundstone Arena,” she said. “It’s one of the best things that has happened this season.”

Next year Blignaut will celebrate 10 years of living in Tasmania, but not even that can sway her from showing her support for the Proteas.

“I don’t think it will be a question at all,” she said.

“My loyalty lies with South Africa for this one.”

This has led to plenty of friendly competition in the Cricket Tasmania offices but after the South Africans inflicted Australia’s first loss in a summer opener since 1988 at the WACA, Blignaut has certainly got the upper hand.

“I did cop a bit after the first day but since then not so much,” Blignaut said. “It’s funny what can happen and hopefully I’ll see another good performance by them at Blundstone Arena.”

Originally published as Mia Blignaut showing her colours for Australia v South Africa Test at Blundstone Arena, Hobart