Philander rips through Australia
An outstanding opening spell from Vernon Philander has seen Australia crumble to 43-6 on day one of the second Test in Hobart.
An outstanding opening spell from Vernon Philander has seen Australia crumble to 43-6 on day one of the second Test in Hobart.
Proteas Captain, Faf du Plessis, will stick to the game plan despite rain threatening to ruin days one and two.
Proteas Captain, Faf du Plessis, responded to accusations of ball tampering in the first Test in Perth.
Faf du Plessis’ resilient side are out to make history as they hunt a third consecutive series victory over a ‘hurting’ Australia.
Heavy rain and Hobart’s history might see spinner Keshav Maharaj sacrificed for an all-out pace attack.
Dean Elgar says the Proteas need to adjust to the new conditions in Hobart as they aim for a third-consecutive series victory Down Under.
The Proteas will be guarding against any form of complacency as they prepare for the second Test match in Hobart starting on Saturday.
A lot of Proteas players are fighting for their places, and that’s what brought about their rallying spirit in the first Test in Perth.
On this day, Vernon Philander took 5-15 on debut to help SA skittle Australia for 47 in their second innings at Newlands in 2011.
The Proteas held on to their unbeaten record at the Waca in a dominant performance against Australia.
The Proteas, the Springboks and Bafana Bafana will be in action on Saturday on a proudly South African sporting weekend.
Dwaine Pretorius expressed his delight at being called up to the Proteas squad after the injury of Dale Steyn.
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis has described the 177-run win against Australia in Perth as ‘the best Test match of my career’.
Kagiso Rabada takes 5-92 as the Proteas win the first Test by 177 runs to extend their unbeaten run in Perth.
Lions all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius has been called up the Test squad as a replacement for the injured Dale Steyn.