In pool A, TASC is expected to brush aside Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Boteti and Jwaneng to come tops while in pool B losing finalists BDF cats should be too good for Boasa, Notwane and Phikwe Prisons. The top two teams from each pool will proceed to the quarterfinals. The tournament was deferred last year because of limited time as most players were with the national team for long periods to prepare for the world championships in New Zealand. BDF Cats have always dominated all local tournaments until in 2005 when fellow army side TASC upstaged them. It is a fact that running away with the championship is not going to be easy for both sides. Cats tried in the last two seasons to claim back the title but to no avail. They will be looking to redeem their dented pride while the Francistown-based TASC are out to defend the crown.
Tactically, both teams are the same. What separates them is discipline and following the coach's instructions. The hard-working Kelebogile Mangole, Motlhokwa Motsumi and Violet Moabi are expected to lead the TASC challenge. Veteran Kgololelesego Diraditsile, mobile centre girl Sphala Tshelametsi and the towering Tebogo Radipotsane are the main players for coach Setshidi Mmopi's BDF Cats.
